Wire‐based sternal closure: MRI‐related heating at 1.5 T/64 MHz and 3 T/128 MHz based on simulation and experimental phantom study
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DOI: 10.1002/mrm.27963
Abstract: The paper investigates factors that affect the RF‐induced heating for commonly used wire‐based sternal closure under 1.5 T and 3 T MRI systems and clarifies the heating mechanisms. read more here.
Keywords: mhz; sternal closure; wire based; closure mri ... See more keywords
Fast Curing Multifunctional Tissue Adhesives of Sericin-Based Polyurethane-Acrylates for Sternal Closure
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14078
Abstract: The use of wire cerclage after sternal closure is the standard method because of its rigidity and strength. Despite this, they have many disadvantages such as tissue trauma, operator-induced failures, and the risk of infection.… read more here.
Keywords: tissue adhesives; wire cerclage; sternal closure; polyurethane ... See more keywords
Review of Biomechanical Studies and Finite Element Modeling of Sternal Closure Using Bio-Active Adhesives
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9050198
Abstract: The most common complication of median sternotomy surgery is sternum re-separation after sternal fixation, which leads to high rates of morbidity and mortality. The adhered sternal fixation technique comprises the wiring fixation technique and the… read more here.
Keywords: sternal fixation; finite element; sternal closure; modeling sternal ... See more keywords