Injury
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk factors that predict mortality in patients with blunt chest wall trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The risk factors for mortality following blunt chest wall trauma have neither been well established or summarised. ⋯ The risk factors for mortality in patients sustaining blunt chest wall trauma were a patient age of 65 years or more, three or more rib fractures and the presence of pre-existing disease especially cardiopulmonary disease. The development of pneumonia post injury was also a significant risk factor for mortality. As a result of the variable quality in the studies, the results of the selected studies should be interpreted with caution.