Operative stabilization for flail chest after blunt trauma

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1978 Jun;75(6):793-801.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bone Plates*
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Inspiratory Capacity
  • Lung Compliance
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / prevention & control
  • Rib Fractures / physiopathology
  • Rib Fractures / surgery*
  • Vital Capacity