Use of longitudinal rigid sternal fixation in prevention and treatment of wound complications among highârisk patients after cardiac surgery
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15687
Abstract: Traditionally, wire cerclage closure has been used to reapproximate the sternum after cardiac surgery. Recent evidence suggests that rigid sternal fixation may reduce the risk of wound complications. The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: sternal fixation; wound complications; cardiac surgery; rigid sternal ... 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