NCT06755723

Mortality Causes in Rib Surgery Patients

The Underlying Cause of Mortality and Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Rib Fracture Surgery: Pulmonary Contusion or Associated Extrathoracic Trauma?

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 112 (actual)
• Sponsor: Caner İşevi, MD · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

This retrospective study investigates the underlying causes of morbidity and mortality in patients who underwent rib stabilization surgery due to blunt trauma-induced rib fractures. The primary objective is to determine whether pulmonary contusion or associated extrathoracic trauma plays a more significant role in adverse outcomes such as pneumonia, prolonged air leaks, tracheostomy, wound infections, and mortality. The study includes patients diagnosed with flail chest who underwent rib stabilization surgery between January 1, 2014, and January 1, 2024, at a single tertiary care center. Collected data encompasses patient demographics, trauma mechanisms, associated injuries (thoracic and extrathoracic), surgery timing (early vs. late stabilization), ventilator settings, extubation duration, intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital length of stay, laboratory parameters, and clinical outcomes. Key outcomes include the incidence of morbidity (e.g., pneumonia, prolonged air leak, wound infections) and mortality. Statistical analyses will evaluate the relationship between these outcomes and factors such as the severity and timing of injuries, surgery timing, trauma mechanisms, and associated injuries. The study aims to provide valuable insights into optimizing the management of flail chest patients, emphasizing the importance of early rib stabilization and a multidisciplinary approach. These findings are expected to contribute to the development of standardized protocols for patient selection and intervention timing, potentially improving patient outcomes in multitrauma settings.

Conditions

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

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Rib fractures manangement	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-01-01
• Primary completion: 2024-01-01
• Completion: 2024-01-01
• First posted: 2025-01-01
• Last updated: 2025-01-01