2010•Chongqing yixueRequires access
Clinical effect observation in treating 30 cases of flail chest
Jin Zhen-yun
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the treatment of traumatic flail chest.Methods From January 1997 to December 2002,the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and outcome of 30 cases of flail chest addmited in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.15 cases out of the 30 were complicated with pulmonary contusion.10 cases were performed operation with internal fixation,5 cases were had rib traction,15 cases,were treated by mechanical ventilation.Results 27 cases of patients(90 0%)were cured.and 3 of the 30 dead.Conclusion The key of management for traumatic flail chest is to ensure unobstruction of the air way,restore stability of the chest wall,treat pulmonary contusion and actively multi-injury.