Reinforced sternal closure.
A technique of reinforced sternal closure with stainless steel struts is described. Stable sternum avoids severe complications such as mediastinitis and sternal dehiscence.
Scovotti
C A
CA
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Bartolomé Churruca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ponzone
C A
CA
Leyro-Diaz
R M
RM
D006801:Humans; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques
D013193:Stainless Steel