Osteosynthetic thoracic stabilization after complete resection of the sternum

Bernhard Voss, Robert Bauernschmitt, Gernot Brockmann, Rüdiger Lange

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

17 Scopus citations

Abstract

We present a case of a 66-year-old diabetic patient with chronic non-healing sternum after CABG operation. After four attempts of sternum refixation within 2 years, the need of bone debridement resulted in a nearly complete loss of sternum. Finally, a mesh graft and a pectoralis muscle flap were used to bridge the sternal space. Despite good wound healing, the thoracic instability led to intolerable chest pain persisting over the next years. In this case report, we describe the successful thoracic stabilization by using transverse plate fixation, which resulted in perfect thoracic stabilization and immediate cessation of pain.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)391-393
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2007

Keywords

  • Chest wall reconstruction
  • Osteosynthesis
  • Rigid plate fixation
  • Sternal non-union

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Osteosynthetic thoracic stabilization after complete resection of the sternum'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this