CompletedNot Applicable

Operative Treatment of Unstable Thoracic Cage Injuries and Chest Wall Deformity in Trauma

Sweden92 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this prospective controlled study is to determine whether surgical management of unstable thoracic cage injuries and chest wall deformity in trauma reduces the need for and the time spent on ventilator compared to a group treated without operation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Trauma with segmental rib fractures on at least 3 adjacent ribs ( anatomical flail chest ) * Trauma with chest wall deformity Exclusion Criteria: * Concurrent spinal cord injuries with paralysis * Severe head injury where normal level of consciousness is not resumed * Severe neurological and musculoskeletal diseases that influence the function of the thoracic wall and lung volumes

What they're measuring

Respiratory insufficiency

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02132416

SponsorSahlgrenska University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06

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