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Retrospective analysis shows perioperative ultrasonography aids surgical planning in rib fractures, suggesting further research is needed.
Perioperative ultrasonography appears to be a feasible adjunct for intraoperative localization of displaced rib fractures during surgical stabilization. Even with a lower-frequency convex probe, displaced fracture segments were identifiable. Larger prospective and comparative studies are required to determine its impact on operative metrics and clinical outcomes.
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