Longitudinal reinforcement for treatment of sternal dehiscence

Pasquale Totaro; Nello Degno; Vincenzo Argano

Longitudinal reinforcement for treatment of sternal dehiscence

Pasquale Totaro, Nello Degno, Vincenzo Argano

IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo

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Abstract

Re-fixation of the sternum after sternal dehiscence is still a problem following cardiac surgery. An original technique that allows reinforcement against various causes of dehiscence is described. The technique consists of 3 additional overlapping longitudinal wires set on both sides of the sternum. Over 2 years, this technique was applied in 34 patients, with complete sternal re-fixation in all, and no signs of recurrence on follow-up.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	432-434
Number of pages	3
Journal	Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
Volume	14
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - Oct 2006

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Longitudinal reinforcement for treatment of sternal dehiscence

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