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Title:

Osteosynthetic thoracic stabilization after complete resection of the sternum.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Voss, B; Bauernschmitt, R; Brockmann, G; Lange, R
Abstract:
We present a case of a 66-year-old diabetic patient with chronic non-healing sternum after CABG operation. After four attempts of sternum refixation within 2 years, the need of bone debridement resulted in a nearly complete loss of sternum. Finally, a mesh graft and a pectoralis muscle flap were used to bridge the sternal space. Despite good wound healing, the thoracic instability led to intolerable chest pain persisting over the next years. In this case report, we describe the successful thorac...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
32
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
391-3
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2007.04.028
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17524658
Print-ISSN:
1010-7940
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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