Treatment of isolated sternal fracture with a vacuum bell in an 8-year-old boy.

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Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
29304223
Description
Isolated sternal fractures are very rare in children. Pain management is the method of choice, but surgery may be indicated in selected cases with dislocated fractures. However, the indication for open reduction of sternal fractures is discussed controversially. To the best of our knowledge, we present the first report of a child with displaced isolated sternal fracture who was successfully treated by conservative means using a vacuum bell.
Date of Publication
2018-05-01
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Keyword(s)
Children Conservative treatment Isolated sternal fracture Vacuum bell
Language(s)
en
Contributor(s)
Heinrich, Daniel M
Haecker, Frank-Martin
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Series
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISSN
1569-9293
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restricted
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