Estudo randomizado | Fixação de costelas não é benéfica para lesões da parede torácica não dependentes de ventilador mecânico.

Rib fixation in non–ventilator-dependent chest wall injuries: A prospective randomized trial – Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (link para o resumo – $ para o texto completo)

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Prospective randomized trial assessing #RibFixation in non ventilator dependent rib fracture patients compared to non operative management. Outcomes assessed were pain early, & at 3 & 6 months & quality of life. No benefit of rib fixation was demonstrated. https://t.co/0D9GbJ9Oye pic.twitter.com/b7G3wEPkxx

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