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Chinese Journal of Thoracic Surgery(Electronic Edition) ›› 2015, Vol. 02 ›› Issue (03): 188-191. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-8773.2015.03.010

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Application of Titanium MatrixRib Fixation System in the treatment of flail chest

Chen Zhu1, Ye Xu1, Wenliang Qian1, Qichen Ding1, Min Zheng1,()   

  1. 1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200336, China
  • Received:2015-06-10 Online:2015-08-28 Published:2015-08-28
  • Contact: Min Zheng
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    Corresponding author: Zheng Min, Email:

Abstract:

Objective

To investigate the application of Titanium MatrixRib Fixation System in the treatment of flail chest.

Methods

From January 2014 to January 2015, 58 patients with flail chest underwent internal fixation with Titanium MatrixRib Fixation System in Tongren Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.

Results

All operations were successfully completed, with favorable postoperative recovery and significantly decreased postoperative pain score(t=37.55, P<0.05). The mean operation time was (96.7±28.2)min, the mean volume of peri-operative bleeding was (284.5±46.3)ml, and the mean duration of postoperative hospital stay was (14.8±2.7) d. Postoperative pulmonary infection and atelectasis occurred in 3 cases and 4 cases, respectively, all of whom recovered after treatment. All incisions obtained healing by first intention. The shape of bony thorax recovered, and paradoxical respiration vanished in all cases after operation. The patients were followed up for 6 months, the chest X-Ray film demonstrated full thorax, firm internal fixationand osseous healing of fracture end, and there was nosevere complication.

Conclusions

Titanium MatrixRib Fixation System is simple and less invasive in the treatment of flail chest, with good tissue compatibility, stable fixation, less complications and favorable clinical results.

Key words: flail chest, Titanium MatrixRib Fixation System, internal fixation

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