New chest surgery technique shows promise in trauma patients

NCT ID NCT04710602

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study followed 100 patients who had a newer, less invasive surgery for an unstable chest wall caused by trauma. The goal was to see how well their lungs recovered compared to patients who had an older, more invasive surgery. Researchers measured lung function and disability levels to understand the benefits of the muscle-sparing technique.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    Gothenburg, Sweden

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