Sternotomy closure using rigid plate fixation: a paradigm shift from wire cerclage.
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DOI: 10.21037/acs.2018.06.01
Abstract: Background Rigid plate fixation (RPF) is the cornerstone in managing fractures and osteotomies except for sternotomy, where most cardiac surgeons continue to use wire cerclage (WC). Results of a multicenter randomized trial evaluating sternal healing,… read more here.
Keywords: closure; plate fixation; rigid plate; sternal healing ... See more keywords