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Historically, flail chest has been mainly managed through pain control and ventilatory support as needed. Operative fixation has recently become popular for the condition, and some studies have revealed its potentially positive effects on the outcomes of patients with flail chest. However, for those for whom surgery is unsuitable, few treatment options, other than simply providing analgesia, are available. 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