title: Fixation of sternal fracture using absorbable plating system, three years follow-up.
abstract: Sternal fractures occur due to severe chest wall trauma in a small number of patients. They are often conservatively treated. The surgical intervention, although controversial, is indicated in case of deformity, severe pain, and ventilatory complications. We report the first case where absorbable plate has been used to fix a traumatic fracture in a 42-year-old female. After 3 years, the patient is still free of symptoms and CT scanning reveals intact sternal bone structure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery & Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: Khalil
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery & Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Katballe
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery & Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: Hans
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pilegaard
keywords: LactoSorb; Sternum; fixation; fracture