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Prospective Follow up of Minimally Invasive Chest Wall Surgery After Trauma
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the outcome of a muscle sparing, minimally invasive open surgical technique for unstable ribcage injuries after trauma. The investigators will compare the results from the study participants to a historical cohort who were operated with a different surgical technique with large incisions and simultaneous thoracotomy.
Official title: A Prospective Follow-up of Patients Treated With Muscle Sparing, Minimally Invasive Open Surgical Technique for Unstable Chest Wall After Trauma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2021-01-15
Completion Date
2023-05-11
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Minimally invasive surgical fixation of unstable rib cage
Minimally invasive and muscle sparing surgical fixation of ribs and/or sternum in an unstable segment of the chest wall (flail chest) with titan plates or medullary nails (MatrixRib Fixation System, DepuySynthes).
Large incision surgical fixation of unstable rib cage.
Surgical fixation of ribs and/or sternum in an unstable segment of the chest wall (flail chest) with titan plates or medullary nails (MatrixRib Fixation System, DepuySynthes). Large non muscle sparing incision with simultaneous thoracotomy.
Locations (1)
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden