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- M S Slater, J C Mayberry, and D D Trunkey.
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201, USA. slaterm@ohsu.edu
- Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2001 Aug 1;72(2):600-1.
AbstractWe report a case of operative stabilization of an incompetent upper chest wall 6 years following flail chest. The indications for stabilization were chronic pain and dyspnea associated with rib malunion and loss of hemithorax volume. At operation, multiple pseudoarthroses were encountered and partial resection of ribs three and four was required. Malleable plates were used to bridge the gaps created by the resection and were secured in place with sternal wire. The patient reported a dramatic relief of symptoms and, at 18 months postoperatively, continues to work full-time on his cattle ranch essentially pain-free.
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