Strut fixation of an extensive flail chest.

Landreneau, R J; Hinson, J M; Hazelrigg, S R; Johnson, J A; Boley, T M; Curtis, J J · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The indications for and preferred approaches to operative stabilization of posttraumatic chest wall instability are uncertain. We suggest this simple, rapid, and effective approach to surgical stabilization by Luque rod strutting of the flail segment when operation is required.

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