title: A technique for direct-vision sternal reentry.
abstract: A simple technique in which the retrosternal tissues are dissected from the body of the sternum under direct vision, allowing for relatively quick and safe reentry of the sternum, is presented.
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*