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. 2021 Nov-Dec;16(6):568-570.
doi: 10.1177/15569845211049245. Epub 2021 Nov 20.

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgical Rib Fixation for Costochondral Separation Injury

Tessa C M Geraedts  1 , Jean H T Daemen  1 , Yvonne L J Vissers  1 , Erik R de Loos  1
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgical Rib Fixation for Costochondral Separation Injury

Tessa C M Geraedts et al. Innovations (Phila). 2021 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Costochondral separation is a rare phenomenon following blunt thoracic trauma that can also be associated with secondary injuries. We present a case with complete costochondral separation of the right second rib with concomitant mediastinal compression. Definitive treatment was provided through video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical plate osteosynthesis.

Keywords: costochondral separation; plate osteosynthesis; superior vena cava; video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

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