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The use of a portable ultrasound system in the surgical assessment of rib fractures in an elderly patient.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2018 December
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.
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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