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.
Cannata
Aldo
A
Angelo De Gasperis Department of Cardiac Surgery, Niguarda Cà Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy. aldo.cannata@libero.it
Russo
Claudio Francesco
CF
Vitali
Ettore
E
Bruschi
Giuseppe
G
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