3D printing and thoracoscopy assisted MIPO in treatment of long-range comminuted rib fractures, a case report

Abstract Background To investigate the application of 3D printing technology combined with percutaneous Minimally Invasive Plate Oseoynthesis (MIPO) and thoracoscopic techniques in the treatment of long comminuted rib fractures. Case presentation One case of multiple rib fractures with abnormal resp...

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Main Authors: Xuetao Zhou, Dongsheng Zhang, Zexin Xie, Menghui Chen, Yang Yang, Zheng Liang, Guoliang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0892-0