Rib fractures in the elderly population: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple rib fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in elderly patients. There is growing interest in surgical stabilization in this subgroup of patients. This systematic review compares conservative treatment to surgical fixation in elderly patients (older than 60 years) with multiple rib fractures. The primary outcome is mortality. Secondary outcomes include hospital and intensive care length of stay (HLOS and ILOS), duration of mechanical ventilation (DMV) and pneumonia rates.

Methods

Multiple databases were searched for comparative studies reporting on conservative versus operative treatment for rib fractures in patients older than 60 years. Both observational studies and randomised clinical trials were considered.

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SUBMITTER: Hoepelman RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9925562 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature