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. 2018 Jun 7:162:D1861.

[Rib fixation for flail chest after resuscitation]

[Article in Dutch]
Nieck S A Pouwels  1   2 , Daphne van Embden  3 , Jochem M Hoogendoorn  1
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[Rib fixation for flail chest after resuscitation]

[Article in Dutch]
Nieck S A Pouwels et al. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. .

Abstract

Background: Rib fractures are a common complication caused by chest compressions during resuscitation. Flail chest may occur as a consequence, leading to respiratory failure.

Case description: We present two cases in which surgical rib fixation was performed to treat flail chest after resuscitation.

Conclusion: Based on a literature search, surgical rib fixation may be considered for flail chest after resuscitation in carefully selected patients.

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