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Risk Factors for 24-Hour Mortality After Traumatic Rib Fractures Owing to Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 09/25/09
Lien YC et al. – The authors concluded that more than six ribs fractured, heart injuries, hepatic injuries, head injuries, and advanced age are the most important determinants of 24–hour mortality after thoracic trauma from traffic accidents.
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