title: Transverse plate fixation of sternum: a new sternal-sparing technique.
abstract: We report 2 cases of vacuum-assisted closure therapy and thoracic reconstruction using new sternum titatium plates in patients with deep sternal wound infection after median sternotomy. The specific advantage of this new approach is anatomical reduction of the sternum that prevents paradoxical movement and severe anterior chest instability, and improves postoperative outcome.
authors: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain. lopezalmodovar@yahoo.es
authors: Luis F
authors: LF
authors: López Almodóvar
authors: Gema
authors: G
authors: Bustos
authors: Pedro
authors: P
authors: Lima
authors: Alfonso
authors: A
authors: Cañas
authors: Isidro
authors: I
authors: Paredes
authors: José A
authors: JA
authors: Buendía
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000601:surgery; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014025:Titanium; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium