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Early Versus Delayed Rib Fixation for Multiple Rib Fractures
June 2023
Early Versus Delayed Rib Fixation for Multiple Rib Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The effectiveness of early surgical stabilization for multiple rib fractures: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
J Cardiothorac Surg . 2023 Apr 10;18(1):118.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Four hundred and three patients with multiple rib fractures were randomized to either the early rib fixation group (n=201) or the delayed rib fixation group (n=202). The primary outcomes of interest were days in the intensive care unit (ICU), length of hospital stay, ventilation days, hospitalization cost, operation time, operative blood loss, and 30-day all-cause mortality. Secondary outcomes of ...
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