Sternal closure reinforced with rib heads: A novel technique for prevention and treatment of sternal dehiscence
HEART SURGERY FORUM, cilt.10, sa.5, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2007
- Doi Numarası: 10.1532/hsf98.20071089
- Dergi Adı: HEART SURGERY FORUM
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Background. When a sternotomy cannot be performed at the midline and/or there is infection at the operation site, sternotomy revision can cause problems that increase the mortality and morbidity of the patients. There is no agreement on the best treatment method. In this paper we present a modified wiring technique.