Technique to prevent inadvertent paramedian sternotomy.
Previous reports documented the relationship between inadvertent paramedian sternotomy and postoperative sternal instability and dehiscence.We describe a modification of the technique of median sternotomy in order to prevent inadvertent paramedian sternotomy and related wound complications.
Angelo De Gasperis Department of Cardiac Surgery, Niguarda Cà Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy. aldo.cannata@libero.it
Aldo
A
Cannata
Claudio Francesco
CF
Russo
Ettore
E
Vitali
Giuseppe
G
Bruschi
D000368:Aged; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome