Curvilinear paramedian sternotomy.
A modification of the classic straight midline sternotomy incision is described. The technique involves performing the sternotomy in a curvilinear manner along both sides of the midline to create two sternal halves that interdigitate with one another. With such a configuration, malalignment is virtually impossible.
D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*