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PubMed2002

[Early surgical stabilization of the thorax].

Patients with non-penetrating chest trauma are encountered with increasing frequency. Car crash is the main cause of blunt chest trauma. Despite their nature these lesions may be life-threatening. The mortality rate of chest injuries varies from 20 to 50%. In the last 3 years 86 patients with blunt chest injuries were treated in our institution. 24 patients underwent surgical repair. We compared the outcome of surgical and conservative treatment. Early diagnosis and proper treatment reduce morbidity and mortality.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

Sternal injuries.

Trauma cases admitted to hospitals are often associated with chest-cage injuries. Sternal injuries may be overlooked and may cause persistent pain. Sternal injuries were reviewed at the Health Sciences Center General Hospital from 1963 to 1983 to ascertain the severity of chest-cage trauma and complications from this type of injury, including long-term sequelae. Mechanisms of injury to the chest cage and sternum are discussed. Osteoporosis was noted to be a predisposing factor. Chylothorax and nonunion of the sternum were rare sequelae. Stabilization of the sternum and chest cage is often necessary early treatment. Motor vehicle accidents were by far the most common cause of trauma producing these injuries. Thirty-six cases of injury to the sternum form the basis for this review.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed1972

Multiple trauma.

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Abdominal Injuries↗
PubMed1980

[Surgical treatment of post-traumatic mobile costal flaps].

Twelve cases of surgical management of post-traumatic mobile costal flap are reported. An account is given of the indications for surgery and the various types of costal immobilisation suitable for the anatomical features of the flap. The technique is described in detail and the results are discussed.

Adult↗