Conservative management of flail chest.
J Indian Med Assoc
; 1990 Jul; 88(7): 186-7
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A total of 100 cases of flail chest were studied to find out the efficiency of the anti-lung contusion regimen containing a diuretic, a steroid and an enzyme preparation for some 10 days, along with pad and strapping. There were 80 males and 20 females. Majority (71%) of patients were between 16 and 45 years. Road side accident was the commonest cause, present in 65% cases followed by bull horn injuries (25%), fall from a height (8%) and gun shot injuries to chest (2%). Associated intrathoracic and extrathoracic injuries were recorded in 45% and 30% cases respectively and they were treated according to their merits. There were 11 deaths with an overall success rate of 89%.
النص الكامل:
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الفهرس:
IMSEAR
الموضوع الرئيسي:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Flail Chest
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Infant
اللغة:
En
مجلة:
J Indian Med Assoc
السنة:
1990
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Article