Is Traumatic Anterior Stove-In Chest Truly so Rare? A Single Institution Experience
Courtney H. Meyer,
Eunice Aworanti,
Adora Santos
et al.
Abstract:Introduction The anterior stove-in chest (ASIC) is a rare form of flail chest involving bilateral rib or sternal fractures resulting in an unstable chest wall that caves into the thoracic cavity. Given ASIC has only been described in a handful of case reports, this study sought to review our institution’s experience in the surgical management of ASIC injuries. Methods A retrospective review of patients with ASIC was conducted at our level I trauma center from 1//2021 to 3//2023. Information pertaining to patie… Show more
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