Complicated sternal dehiscence: reconstruction with plates, cables, and cannulated screws.

Title:: Complicated sternal dehiscence: reconstruction with plates, cables, and cannulated screws.
Document type:: Case Reports; Journal Article; Editorial Material
Author(s):: Voss, B; Bauernschmitt, R; Brockmann, G; Krane, M; Will, A; Lange, R
Abstract:: Sternal dehiscence after median sternotomy can be a challenging problem in case of multiple fractures or infection. For sternal refixation, the principles of rigid plate and screw osteosynthesis gained from orthopedic surgery have been recommended by several authors. We present a new system for sternal reconstruction consisting of reconstruction plates, steel cables, and cannulated screws.
Journal title abbreviation:: Ann Thorac Surg
Year:: 2009
Journal volume:: 87
Journal issue:: 4
Pages contribution:: 1304-6
Language:: eng
Fulltext / DOI:: doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.08.046
Pubmed ID:: http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19324187
Print-ISSN:: 0003-4975
TUM Institution:: Institut für Radiologie; Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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