Risk of pneumonia in patients with isolated minor rib fractures: a nationwide cohort study

Objectives Isolated minor rib fractures (IMRFs) after blunt chest traumas are commonly observed in emergency departments. However, the relationship between IMRFs and subsequent pneumonia remains controversial. This nationwide cohort study investigated the association between IMRFs and the risk of pn...

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Main Authors: Yu-Hsun Wang, Ming-Chih Chou, Sai-Wai Ho, Ying-Hock Teng, Shun-Fa Yang, Han-Wei Yeh, Chao-Bin Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2017-01-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/1/e013029.full
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