title: [A cosmetically advantageous approach to median sternotomy].
abstract: A horizontal submammary skin incision was chosen as approach route to median sternotomy in 36 patients undergoing cardiac operations. The low complication rate in conjunction with a cosmetically acceptable result makes this procedure the method of choice for selected patients. The potentially higher risk of infection should not be overlooked when planning the operation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008722:Methods; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Ein kosmetisch vorteilhafter Zugang zur medianen Sternotomie.