Evaluation of respiratory functions in chest trauma patients treated with thoracic wall stabilization
Background: Surgical stabilization may provide an early restoration of chest wall contour and lead to decrease in the duration of ventilatory support. Long-term postoperative pulmonary function seems to be better preserved after surgical stabilization. Objective: To evaluate pulmonary function tests...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S042276381420046X |