"Early results after initiation of a rib fixation programme: A propensity score matched analysis".
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.09.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Chest wall injuries are very common in blunt trauma and development of treatment protocols can significantly improve outcomes. Surgical stabilisation of rib fractures (SSRF) is an adjunct for the most severe chest injuries and… read more here.
Keywords: rib fixation; ssrf; propensity score; programme ... See more keywords
Quantifying and exploring the recent national increase in surgical stabilization of rib fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001648
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has become pivotal in the management of severe chest injuries. Recent literature supports improved outcomes and mortality in severe fracture and flail chest patients who undergo SSRF compared… read more here.
Keywords: surgical stabilization; ssrf; level; 2007 2014 ... See more keywords
Is severe traumatic brain injury no longer a contraindication for surgical stabilization of rib fractures in patients with multiple rib fractures? A propensity-matched analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003954
Abstract: In a TQIP-based propensity-matched analysis, patients with TBI and multiple rib fractures undergoing rib fixation showed decreased mortality and longer hospital and ICU lengths of stay. These findings suggest a role for SSRF in TBI.… read more here.
Keywords: ssrf; days days; rib fractures; multiple rib ... See more keywords