[Delayed sternal closure; a simple sternal splint].
A simple and inexpensive sternal splint for delayed sternal closure was described. Sternal edges were splinted open using an edge-cut disposable syringe. This method has been employed successfully in 10 patients (one adult, 9 children). This syringe splint is a simple, inexpensive and effective method for delayed sternal closure.
Hamada
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Y
Department of Surgery III, Nara Medical College.
Fukutomi
M
M
Mizuguchi
K
K
Kawachi
K
K
Kitamura
S
S
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D013165:Splints / Q000592:standards; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013594:Syringes