Surgical Rib Fixation in Obese Patients with Isolated Flail Chest Improves Outcomes: A Matched Cohort Study.
Journal
World journal of surgery
ISSN: 1432-2323
Titre abrégé: World J Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7704052
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 2022
12 2022
Historique:
accepted:
10
09
2022
pubmed:
24
9
2022
medline:
9
11
2022
entrez:
23
9
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Obesity is associated with adverse outcomes after major operations. The role of operative rib fixation (RF) in obese patients with flail chest is not clear. The presence of other associated injuries may complicate the interpretation of outcomes. This study compared outcomes after RF to nonoperative management (NOM) in obese patients with isolated flail chest injury. Adult obese patients (BMI > 29.9) with flail chest were identified from the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) database (2016-2018). Hospital transfers, death within 72 h, and extrathoracic injuries were excluded. RF patients were propensity score matched (1:2) to similar NOM patients. Multivariate regression identified independent factors predicting adverse outcomes. Overall, 367 patients with isolated flail chest who underwent RF were matched with 734 in the NOM group. After matching, the mortality rate was significantly lower in the RF group (1.4% vs. 3.7%; p < 0.05). RF had longer HLOS (15.7 days vs. 12.8 days; p < 0.05) and ICU LOS (10.1 days vs. 8.6 days; p < 0.05), shorter ventilator days (9.2 days vs. 11.5 days; p < 0.05), and a higher rate of venous thromboembolism (7.1% vs. 3.5%, p < 0.05). On multivariate analysis, RF was associated with decreased mortality (OR 0.27; p < 0.05). Early RF (≤ 72 h) was associated with shorter ICU stay and mechanical ventilation. RF for isolated flail chest in obese patients is associated with decreased mortality and fewer ventilator days. When performed early, fixation decreases the need for prolonged ventilator use and ICU stay. A more aggressive VTE prophylaxis should be considered in patients undergoing RF.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Obesity is associated with adverse outcomes after major operations. The role of operative rib fixation (RF) in obese patients with flail chest is not clear. The presence of other associated injuries may complicate the interpretation of outcomes. This study compared outcomes after RF to nonoperative management (NOM) in obese patients with isolated flail chest injury.
METHODS
Adult obese patients (BMI > 29.9) with flail chest were identified from the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) database (2016-2018). Hospital transfers, death within 72 h, and extrathoracic injuries were excluded. RF patients were propensity score matched (1:2) to similar NOM patients. Multivariate regression identified independent factors predicting adverse outcomes.
RESULTS
Overall, 367 patients with isolated flail chest who underwent RF were matched with 734 in the NOM group. After matching, the mortality rate was significantly lower in the RF group (1.4% vs. 3.7%; p < 0.05). RF had longer HLOS (15.7 days vs. 12.8 days; p < 0.05) and ICU LOS (10.1 days vs. 8.6 days; p < 0.05), shorter ventilator days (9.2 days vs. 11.5 days; p < 0.05), and a higher rate of venous thromboembolism (7.1% vs. 3.5%, p < 0.05). On multivariate analysis, RF was associated with decreased mortality (OR 0.27; p < 0.05). Early RF (≤ 72 h) was associated with shorter ICU stay and mechanical ventilation.
CONCLUSION
RF for isolated flail chest in obese patients is associated with decreased mortality and fewer ventilator days. When performed early, fixation decreases the need for prolonged ventilator use and ICU stay. A more aggressive VTE prophylaxis should be considered in patients undergoing RF.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36151336
doi: 10.1007/s00268-022-06748-x
pii: 10.1007/s00268-022-06748-x
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
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© 2022. The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Société Internationale de Chirurgie.
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