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- Title
Historic overview of treatment techniques for rib fractures and flail chest.
- Authors
Bemelman, M.; Poeze, M.; Blokhuis, T. J.; Leenen, L. P. H.
- Abstract
Introduction: From the beginning of the twentieth century till the current time, an overview is presented of the surgical treatment for rib fractures and flail chest. Methods: Many techniques have been used to stabilize the thorax wall. There has been no follow-up for the most described techniques and the evidence provided is at its best at L3-4. This, together with the noninvasiveness of mechanical ventilation, has made the latter the golden standard. Conclusion: However, the recent introduction of better and fully dedicated materials provides the possibility of exploring the surgical treatment of chest injuries. The authors make a case for operative treatment of rib fractures and flail chest.
- Subjects
RIB surgery; BONE surgery; BONE fractures; THORACIC surgery; CHEST injuries; FRACTURE fixation; ORTHOPEDIC implants; CONTINUOUS positive airway pressure; OPERATIVE surgery; HISTORY
- Publication
European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, 2010, Vol 36, Issue 5, p407
- ISSN
1863-9933
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00068-010-0046-5