Cardiopulmonary bypass line sternal wrapping: technical tips.
Cardiopulmonary bypass line sternal wrapping (SW) is a new approach to sternal care which avoids bone wax and offers mechanical protection and a shield from bacterial contamination, with beneficial effects on sternal healing. Since its introduction in February 2008, the technique has undergone some developments: it is possible to harvest internal thoracic arteries with SW in place and its haemostatic properties have improved.
Aratari
Carlo
C
Division of Cardiac Surgery, Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy. caratari@hotmail.com
Manché
Alexander
A
Capestro
Filippo
F
Torracca
Lucia
L
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D056346:Sternotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing