Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	107384
Country	Italy

Received	2025-03-24 06:36
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Minimally invasive surgical approach for slipping rib syndrome: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Francesca Spinelli, Francesco Petrella, Andrea Cara, Enrico Cassina, Lidia Libretti, Emanuele Pirondini, Matilde De Simone, Ugo Cioffi, Antonio Tuoro, Gerardo Cioffi and Federico Raveglia
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Corresponding Author	Ugo Cioffi, Department of Surgery, University of Milan, Via festa del Perdono 7, Milan 20122, Italy. ugocioffi5@gmail.com
Key Words	Slipping ribs syndrome; Chronic pain; Floating ribs; Case report
Core Tip	Slipping rib syndrome (SRS) remains underdiagnosed due to its nonspecific presentation and lack of definitive diagnostic tools. Traditional surgical treatment involves complete rib resection, but minimally invasive approaches with rib preservation are emerging as effective alternatives. This case report presents a novel hybrid technique that combines cartilaginous resection and rib stabilization, resulting in significant pain reduction and functional improvement. Our findings highlight the importance of tailored surgical strategies, minimizing postoperative complications and optimizing patient outcomes, thus offering a viable alternative for refractory SRS cases.
Publish Date	2025-06-16 06:25
Citation	<p>Spinelli F, Petrella F, Cara A, Cassina E, Libretti L, Pirondini E, De Simone M, Cioffi U, Tuoro A, Cioffi G, Raveglia F. Minimally invasive surgical approach for slipping rib syndrome: A case report. <i>World J Clin Cases</i> 2025; 13(24): 107384</p>
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i24/107384.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i24.107384

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