Surgical stabilization of rib fractures under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A case report

A 47-year-old male patient was referred to a level 1 trauma center with refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome, bilateral lung contusions, and flail chest after initial management for injuries sustained 5 days prior from an 8-m fall from a tower crane. Surgical stabilization of the rib fract...

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Published inTrauma case reports Vol. 51; p. 101019
Main Authors Posso-Nuñez, Jose Alejandro, Álvarez-Ortega, Astrid Carolina, Bautista-Rincón, Diego Fernando, García-González, Carlos Alejandro, Cujiño-Álvarez, Indira Fabiana, Sánchez-Ortiz, Álvaro Ignacio, Velásquez-Galvis, Mauricio
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LanguageEnglish
Published 01.06.2024
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Summary:A 47-year-old male patient was referred to a level 1 trauma center with refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome, bilateral lung contusions, and flail chest after initial management for injuries sustained 5 days prior from an 8-m fall from a tower crane. Surgical stabilization of the rib fractures was achieved under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, with successful decannulation 4 days after surgery. The patient was discharged after 42 days and following multidisciplinary interventions. Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in blunt chest trauma patients presents a valuable opportunity as it may enable earlier surgical intervention and reduce in-hospital complications.
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ISSN:2352-6440
DOI:10.1016/j.tcr.2024.101019