Manubrium-sparing sternotomy and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with tracheal stoma.

Ricci, M; Salerno, T A; Houck, J P · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The presence of a tracheal stoma in patients with previous total laryngectomy who require cardiac operations is associated with an increased risk of wound complications and tracheal injuries when a full sternotomy is used. The aim of this report is to describe a technique of manubrium-sparing sternotomy, which can be used in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass.

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