title: [Costal osteosynthesis by plating].
abstract: The authors have utilised rib stabilization by plating in five patients. The sites at which such operations are indicated are discussed. The procedure is performed with the patient prone or in the lateral position. A solid fixation was always achieved. This surgical procedure was performed - not only on flail chests, but also on potentially unstable lesions.
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: L'ostéosynthèse costale par plaque vissée.