Complicated Sternal Dehiscence: Reconstruction With Plates, Cables, and Cannulated Screws

Bernhard Voss, Robert Bauernschmitt, Gernot Brockmann, Markus Krane, Albrecht Will, Rüdiger Lange

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1304-1306
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume87
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2009

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