Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Commentary: Optimal Timing for Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures: When Is Best?

  • Seon Hee Kim (Department of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hoseok I (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2024.01.25
  • Accepted : 2024.01.25
  • Published : 2024.03.05
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