Search for dissertations about: "Eva Corina Caragounis"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Eva Corina Caragounis.

2. 1. Surgical Management of Rib Fractures Following Trauma

   Author : Eva Corina Caragounis; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mechanism of Injury; Rib Fracture; Flail chest; Surgery; Mechanical Ventilator; Lung Function; Pain; Quality of Life;

   Abstract : Background: Surgical management of chest wall injuries has received increasing attention in recent years. The aim of this thesis was to study the mechanism of injury (MOI) in relation to chest wall injury patterns and short- and long-term outcome of surgery in patients with multiple rib fractures and unstable thoracic cage injuries. READ MORE