title: A novel sternal closure technique with implants suitable for complex dehiscences.
abstract: A novel sternum stabilization implant system is presented in a complex clinical case with previous pseudarthroses. The authors used the advanced closure system Sternal Talon of KLS Martin group and arranged 1 double and 2 single implants in an atypical fashion to fit the patient's needs. One year later follow up has not revealed any recurrence of pain or pseudarthrotic signs such as crepitation.
authors.affiliation: Charité-University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany. mdb@charite.de
authors.forename: Maximilian
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Bucourt
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Swierzy
authors.forename: Mahmoud
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gregor
authors.forename: Markus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Webler
authors.forename: Jens-Carsten
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Rückert
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*