Improved technique of nitinol sternal clip application.
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.
Ooi
Adrian
A
Wessex Cardiac Centre, Southampton General University Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Franklin
Dawn
D
Ohri
Sunil
S
D000497:Alloys; D006801:Humans; D013249:Sternum; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*
D000497:Alloys; C013616:nitinol