Table 5 Effect of internal fixation of rib fractures on the incidence of VTE
Number of rib fractures roots | Surgical | Conservative | x2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1–2 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.5%) | 0.087 | 0.786 |
3–6 | 13 (1.8%) | 59 (5.5%) | 14.860 | < 0.001 |
≥ 7 | 13 (3.8%) | 38 (12.1%) | 16.076 | < 0.001 |
Number of rib fractures roots | Surgical | Conservative | x2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1–2 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.5%) | 0.087 | 0.786 |
3–6 | 13 (1.8%) | 59 (5.5%) | 14.860 | < 0.001 |
≥ 7 | 13 (3.8%) | 38 (12.1%) | 16.076 | < 0.001 |
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