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Title:

Sternal reconstruction with titanium plates in complicated sternal dehiscence.

Document type:
Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Proceedings Paper
Author(s):
Voss, B; Bauernschmitt, R; Will, A; Krane, M; Kröss, R; Brockmann, G; Libera, P; Lange, R
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Sternal dehiscence after median sternotomy can be a challenging problem in case of multiple fractures or infection. The use of titanium plates is a promising approach for sternal reconstruction. METHODS: Titanium plate fixation was used in 15 patients (67+/-5.9 years, 171+/-8.2 cm, 93.6+/-14.9 kg, body mass index 32+/-5 kg/m(2)) with unstable thorax after failed attempts of sternal closure and patients in whom failure of conventional rewiring would be expected due to one or more serio...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
34
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
139-45
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2008.03.030
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18455410
Print-ISSN:
1010-7940
TUM Institution:
Institut für Radiologie; Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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