title: Fractured sternum with flail chest and posttraumatic pulmonary insufficiency syndrome. Report of 4 patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery