BookMichael D. McKee, Emil H. Schemitsch, editors.
Contents:
Chapter 1 Epidemiology and Definition of Chest Wall Injuries
Chapter 2 A Review of Modern Literature
Chapter 3 The Current Treatment of Flail Chest Injuries
Chapter 4 The Pathophysiology of Flail Chest Injury
Chapter 5 The Non-Operative Treatment of Flail Chest Injury
Chapter 6 Biomechanics of Rib Fracture Fixation
Chapter 7 Indications for Operative Fixation of Flail Chest Injuries
Chapter 8 Surgical Approaches for Rib Fracture Applications
Chapter 9 Principles of Plate Fixation: Rib Fracture Applications
Chapter 10 Associated Intra-Thoracic Injuries and Their Treatment
Chapter 11 Clinical Outcomes Following Operative Fixation of Flail Chest Injury
Chapter 12 Complications of Surgical Treatment and Their Management
Chapter 13 Post-Operative Care including Chest Tube Management
Chapter 14 Long-Term Outcome Following Flail Chest Injuries
Chapter 15 Management of Associated Fractures (Scapula, Clavicle)
Chapter 16 Unstable Chest Wall Injuries: Future Directions.