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Pediatric Sternal Fractures: A Single Center Retrospective Review
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In brief
In brief
This retrospective study analyzes the clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and treatment outcomes of sternal fractures in pediatric patients using institutional trauma registry data. The research examines injury mechanisms, associated injuries, and management strategies for this uncommon pediatric thoracic trauma.
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Abstract
Purpose
We sought to investigate the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of pediatric sternal fractures.
Methods
We used ICD codes to search our trauma registry and Hound Dog software to search the hospital data warehouse for all cases of radiologically confirmed sternal fracture in patients
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