Rib fracture surgery: older, sicker patients face tougher recovery
NCT ID NCT06464302
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study examined over 1,000 patients who had surgery for broken ribs to see how age and injury severity influenced their hospital outcomes. Researchers tracked deaths, time on a breathing machine, and length of hospital stay. The goal was to understand which patients benefit most from surgery and who faces higher risks.
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Department for trauma, hand and reconstructive surgery, University hospital Muenster
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, 48149, Germany
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