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M G Gasparri¹, W B Tisol², G B Haasler²

¹Division of Thoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA. mgasparr@mcw.edu.

European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : Official Publication of the European Trauma Society

|January 28, 2016

Abstract

Introduction:

The management of rib fractures and flail chest has changed considerably over the past century, and recently there has been a renewed interest in operative rib stabilization for these injuries. Despite numerous reports suggesting improved outcomes with rib stabilization, there are not well-defined indications and the approach remains somewhat controversial.

Materials And Methods:

The authors reflect on their experience of performing rib stabilization in over 100 patients with rib fractures and flail chest.

Conclusion:

The authors offer their opinions on this operation with respect to rationale, indications, timing, technique, and postoperative care.

Keywords:

Chest trauma Flail chest Rib fractures Rib stabilization

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