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ANNALS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Volume 36, Issue -, Pages 96-98Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.10.017
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Case report; Elderly; Rib fractures; Portable ultrasound system
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Introduction: Portable ultrasound is a modality of medical ultrasonography that utilizes small and light devices, and is an established diagnostic method used in clinical settings such as Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Radiology, Endocrinology, Pediatric and Obstetric & Gynecology. Presentation of cases: We present a case report of 86-years old patient who underwent surgical rib fixation for multiple rib fractures followed by falling from standing height and our management experience. Discussion: The use of portable ultrasound device in operation theatre demonstrates several advantages.We believe that Portable color doppler ultrasound system would be necessary in the management of rib fracture. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the portable ultrasound system is a valuable method of imaging in the assessment of rib fractures, and which can save time, economically affordable for many patients, and allow surgeons to make a minor incision in order to avoid complications such as infection, particularly in this group of vulnerable patients.
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