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Cirugía y cirujanos
versión On-line ISSN 2444-054Xversión impresa ISSN 0009-7411
Resumen
APARICIO-BLANCO, Brandon S. et al. Early fixation of the flail chest: case report. Cir. cir. [online]. 2020, vol.88, suppl.1, pp.63-67. Epub 08-Feb-2022. ISSN 2444-054X. https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.20001505.
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.
Palabras llave : Internal fixation; Rib fracture; Flail chest; Chest trauma.