Technique to stent the open sternum after cardiac operations.

Jones, S D; Fullerton, D A; Campbell, D N; Jaggers, J; Brown, J M; Smith, R; Grover, F L · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

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Abstract

Extreme myocardial edema may preclude sternal closure after a cardiac operation. We describe a technique to stent the sternum open to optimize cardiac function.

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