Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6254067 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SFs occur in 3.7% of victims after MVC. With isolated SF, the mortality rate is low (3.5%); the tendency for poorer outcomes is most heavily influenced by associated injuries (pulmonary contusions, other thoracic fractures), complications (cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, acute respiratory distress syndrome), comorbidities (currently on or requiring dialysis, residual neurologic deficit from stroke), and lack of insurance.
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Authors
D. Dante MD, John O. MD, MPH, Marc A. MD, Hasan B. MD, David R. MD, George C. MD, PhD,