Recently, the utilization of surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been increasing owing to its effectiveness. The present report describes the case of a patient who underwent SSRF with VATS and subsequently developed a splenic rupture that was speculated to be related to intrathoracic manipulation during surgery.
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