title: Improved technique of nitinol sternal clip application.
abstract: Many cardiac surgeons are becoming increasingly familiar with the advantages and application of nitinol sternal thermo-reactive clip (Flexigrip; Praesidia, Bologna, Italy) in sternotomy closure. However, we will be describing an alternative technique of flexigrip clip application that is even easier to perform, with additional advantages of a more precise measurement of sternal width and allowed identification of sternal midline before sternotomy.
authors.affiliation: Wessex Cardiac Centre, Southampton General University Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ooi
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Franklin
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ohri
mesh_terms: D000497:Alloys; D006801:Humans; D013249:Sternum; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; C013616:nitinol