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  • Title: [Rib fixation for flail chest after resuscitation].
    Author: Pouwels NSA, van Embden D, Hoogendoorn JM.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd; 2018 Jun 07; 162():. PubMed ID: 30040261.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Rib fractures are a common complication caused by chest compressions during resuscitation. Flail chest may occur as a consequence, leading to respiratory failure. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present two cases in which surgical rib fixation was performed to treat flail chest after resuscitation. CONCLUSION: Based on a literature search, surgical rib fixation may be considered for flail chest after resuscitation in carefully selected patients.
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