Evaluation of respiratory functions in chest trauma patients treated with thoracic wall stabilization

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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Main Authors: Karam E. Moslam, M. Sh. Badawy, Salah M. Asida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
Subjects:
Blood gas
Pulmonary function test
Chest wall stabilization
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S042276381420046X

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