Retrospective analysis of patients with sternal fracture

Yakar S., Baykan N., ÖNAL Ö., DURUKAN P.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.21, no.1, pp.20-23, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/2452-2473.301913
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.20-23
  • Keywords: Fracture, sternum, thorax
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Sternal fractures (SFs) are rare pathologies that mainly occur as a result of traffic accidents, which can cause mortality due to concomitant complications. In this study, we aimed to evaluate clinical processes and termination status of patients diagnosed with a SF in the emergency department.