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Multiple rib fractures

Known as: multiple rib fracture 
More than one fracture of the ribs. [HPO:probinson]
National Institutes of Health

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Fractures, Multiple
OSTEOCHONDRODYSPLASIA, COMPLEX LETHAL, SYMOENS-BARNES-GISTELINCK TYPEOsteogenesis Imperfecta Type VII

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2018
2018
Long-term follow-up after rib fixation for flail chest and multiple rib fractures
PurposeRib fixation for flail chest has been shown to improve in-hospital outcome, but little is known about treatment for… 
2017
2017
Case Report of Serratus Plane Catheter for Pain Management in a Patient With Multiple Rib Fractures and an Inferior Scapular Fracture.
We placed a superficial serratus anterior plane catheter in an elderly woman with dementia and elevated clotting times who… 
Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
Surgical treatment of multiple rib fractures and flail chest in trauma: a one-year follow-up study
BackgroundMultiple rib fractures and unstable thoracic cage injuries are common in blunt trauma. Surgical management of rib… 
Review
2013
Review
2013
Surgical fixation vs nonoperative management of flail chest: a meta-analysis.
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Experience with titanium devices for rib fixation and coverage of chest wall defects.
OBJECTIVES To describe our experience with two new titanium-based devices for chest wall reconstruction and stabilization… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Epidural analgesia improves outcome after multiple rib fractures.
Review
1994
Review
1994
Aortic injury in vehicular trauma.
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Prospective evaluation of epidural and intravenous administration of fentanyl for pain control and restoration of ventilatory function following multiple rib fractures.
To evaluate the efficacy of opiate administration regimens, 32 patients with multiple rib fractures were prospectively randomized… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Rib fractures in children: a marker of severe trauma.
The early recognition of life-threatening injury is paramount to the prompt initiation of appropriate care. This study assesses… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Intrapleural Administration of Local Anesthetics for Pain Relief in Patients with Multiple Rib Fractures: Preliminary Report
The intrapleural administration of bupivacaine for pain relief was evaluated in patients with multiple rib fractures. In six… 
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