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A Retrospective Study on the Cardiac Assessment of Isolated Sternal Fracture Patients Based on Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes Publisher



Ahmadinejad M1 ; Pak H1 ; Soltanian A1 ; Pouryaghobi SM2 ; Mohammadzadeh S3 ; Ahmadi A3 ; Ahmadinejad I4
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  1. 1. Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
  3. 3. Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
  4. 4. Student Research Committee, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery Published:2021


Abstract

Objective: Sternal fracture may be associated with major and serious injuries. In this study, the complications associated with isolated sternal fracture in trauma patients are evaluated based on radiographic and cardiac findings. Methods: This retrospective study was performed on patients with isolated sternal fractures admitted to the emergency department of (XXX) Madani Educational-Medical. Data regarding demographic information, mechanism of trauma, length of hospitalization, electrocardiography (ECG), cardiac enzyme, and chest radiography were recorded in the questionnaire for each patient. Results: The mean age of patients 41.2 + 11.04 years and 63.9% were male. The most common cause of the trauma was car accidents in 41% (25 cases). The mean duration of hospitalization was 1.54 ± 0.90 days. The mechanism of trauma was not associated with x-ray and computed tomography findings, p = 0.53 and p = 0.86, respectively. ECG findings were significantly related to x-ray and computed tomography outcomes, p < 0.001, respectively. Conclusion: Patients with isolated sternal fracture with displacement >0.5 cm and hematoma are likely to require cardiac consultation. © 2021 The Authors
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