Smoking is associated with an improved short-term outcome in patients with rib fractures
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01152-y
Abstract: Background Smokers with cardiovascular disease have been reported to have decreased mortality compared to non-smokers. Rib fractures are associated with significant underlying injuries such as lung contusions, lacerations, and/or pneumothoraces. We hypothesized that blunt trauma… read more here.
Keywords: non smokers; compared non; mortality; patients rib ... See more keywords