Total sternal reconstruction using a titanium plate-supported methyl methacrylate sandwich.

Lee, Taek Yeon; Estrera, Anthony L; Safi, Hazim J; Khalil, Kamal G · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of total sternal reconstruction using a methyl methacrylate polypropylene sandwich secured by using titanium plates. After previously failed attempts to wean the patient from the ventilator, this reconstruction allowed successful separation from ventilatory support in 6 days.

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