Abstract
Background: In 1926, Jones and Richardson described flail chest for the first time. Since then, exist great controversy about conservative vs surgical approach. Objective: Define the benefits, indications and contraindications of the early fixation of rib fractures in flail chest. Conclusion: The open reduction and early fixation of rib fractures for patients with flail chest has proven to be a useful, effective and safe method.
| Translated title of the contribution | Early fixation of the flail chest: Case report |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 63-67 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Cirugia y Cirujanos (English Edition) |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue number | 91 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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