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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1982; 30(5): 294-297
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1022410
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Indications and Surgical Treatment of the Traumatic Flail Chest Syndrome. An Original Technique

J. Sánchez-Lloret, E. Letang, M. Mateu, M. A. Callejas, M. Catalán, E. Canalis, C. A. Mestres
  • Thoracic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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1981

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

We review our own experience with the treatment of “traumatic flail chest syndrome”, introducing a new technique for rib fixation. Eighteen cases are presented; 8 of them were treated using this technique developed by us. This procedure of surgical rib fixation is a valuable and helpful adjunct to mechanical ventilation.

Key words

Thoracic trauma - Flail chest - Surgical indications - Rib fixation - Extraperiostal plaque