A new technique of reinforced sternal closure.
A technique of reinforced sternal closure with stainless steel Kirschner wires is described. This technique is useful for patients with a fractured or friable sternum, or pectus excavatum.
Department of Surgery (1), Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan.
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D001864:Bone Wires; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000601:surgery; D013249:Sternum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control