Mortality Causes in Rib Surgery Patients

NCT06755723 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: B.30.2.ODM.0.20.08/713
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 112
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study retrospectively investigates the causes of mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing rib fracture surgery due to blunt trauma. The primary objective is to determine whether pulmonary contusion or associated extrathoracic trauma plays a more significant role in adverse outcomes. Data collected includes patient demographics, trauma mechanisms, associated injuries, surgical timing, and clinical outcomes. The study aims to provide insights into improving management strategies for trauma patients and reducing complication rates through early identification and tailored interventions.

Conditions

Flail Chest; Rib Fractures; Thoracic Injuries; Pulmonary Contusion; Blunt Trauma

Keywords

Flail chest; Rib fractures; Pulmonary contusion; Multiple trauma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mortality Rate in Patients Undergoing Rib Stabilization Surgery

  The primary outcome measure is the overall mortality rate among patients with flail chest due to blunt trauma, treated with rib stabilization surgery. The analysis will focus on the association between mortality and factors such as trauma severity and associated injuries.

  Within 30 days post-surgery

Interventions

Rib fractures manangement OTHER

This is an observational study, so participants are not assigned interventions. However, the study investigates the outcomes of patients undergoing rib stabilization surgery as part of their routine clinical care. The exposure of interest includes surgical rib stabilization and its timing, combined with any related clinical and care procedures. The outcomes and clinical data collected reflect routine care practices.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with blunt trauma-induced rib fractures leading to flail chest, treated with rib stabilization surgery in a hospital setting.

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged 18-80 years diagnosed with flail chest following blunt trauma who underwent rib stabilization surgery
• Those with complete clinical and laboratory data
• Those with at least 30 days of follow-up after surgery.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients under 18 years of age
• Flail chest patients who did not require rib stabilization surgery
• Patients with incomplete clinical or laboratory data
• Those with penetrating thoracic trauma.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Caner İşevi, MD: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Flail Chest; Rib Fractures; Thoracic Injuries; Wounds, Nonpenetrating; Multiple Trauma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries; Fractures, Bone

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical Doctor (MD), Thoracic Surgeon

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 24, 2024
• First Posted: January 1, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2024
• Study Completion: January 1, 2024
• Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-12