An analysis of 212 cases of rib fractures due to blunt thoracic trauma

PURPOSE. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the role of rib fractures for the outcome in blunt chest trauma, to examine the mortality rate and the need of hospitalization of patients underwent blunt thoracic trauma. METHODS. 212 patients with fractured ribs after blunt thoracic...

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Main Authors: Iv. Dimitrov, Iv. Novakov, P. Bonev, A. Uchikov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Trakia University 2017-09-01
Series:Trakia Journal of Sciences
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Online Access:http://tru.uni-sz.bg/tsj/Vol15_N3_2017/7_Iv.Dimitrov2.pdf