Authors’ Reply: Historical Observations on Clamshell Thoracotomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-021-06163-8
Abstract: We sincerely thank Drs. Lopez-De la Cruz and PerezMachado for their thoughtful correspondence regarding our recently published article titled ‘‘Historical Observations on Clamshell Thoracotomy’’ [1, 2]. This provides an excellent opportunity to dig deeper into… read more here.
Keywords: thoracotomy; historical observations; clamshell thoracotomy; sternum ... See more keywords
Imbalanced development of anterior and posterior thorax is a causative factor triggering scoliosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2018.12.001
Abstract: Objective Scoliosis is a common disease characterized by spinal curvature with variable severities. There is no generally accepted theory about the physical origin of the spinal deformation of scoliosis. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic vertebral; scoliosis; mice; sternum ... See more keywords
Anatomy of the Ribs, Sternum, and Costal Margin
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002919
Abstract: Summary: The ribs, sternum, and costal margin provide a rigid, but flexible chest wall that functions to provide protection to the vital cardiothoracic organs, while also allowing for varying levels of respiration based on physiologic… read more here.
Keywords: anatomy; sternum; ribs sternum; costal margin ... See more keywords
Primary fibroblastic osteosarcoma of sternum: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028827
Abstract: RATIONALE Osteosarcoma, a malignant bone tumor, rarely occurs in the sternum, especially the fibroblastic type, and is associated with poor survival. This case report describes a patient with a neoplasm of the sternum who underwent… read more here.
Keywords: osteosarcoma; fibroblastic osteosarcoma; osteosarcoma sternum; case report ... See more keywords
Abstract Sa1007: Chest Compressions to the Left of the Sternum are Associated with Higher Systolic Blood Pressure than to the Lower Sternum
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.sa1007
Abstract: Introduction/Background: Despite over 60 years of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), there is a paucity of evidence assessing the optimal location to perform chest compressions during cardiac arrest. Some recent imaging studies with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and… read more here.
Keywords: sternum; left sternum; chest compressions; mmhg ... See more keywords
A Prospective Comparison of Transcutaneous and Serum Bilirubin Within Brief Time Intervals
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DOI: 10.1177/0009922817701170
Abstract: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening newborns ≥35 weeks’ gestation with total serum bilirubin (TSB) or transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) to detect hyperbilirubinemia. Retrospective studies show TcB measurements strongly correlate with TSB; however, few prospective… read more here.
Keywords: tsb; bilirubin; tcb; serum bilirubin ... See more keywords
Innovative chest wall reconstruction with a locking plate and cement spacer after radical resection of chondrosarcoma in the sternum: A case report
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i10.2302
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chondrosarcoma, a cartilage matrix producing tumor, is the second most commonly observed primary bone tumor after osteosarcoma, accounting for 15% of all chest wall malignancies. We herein report the case of a patient with… read more here.
Keywords: chondrosarcoma; plate cement; chest wall; sternum ... See more keywords
STERNUM TOMOGRAPHIC EVALUATION IN PECTUS PATIENTS: ANALYSIS OF SAGITAL PARAMETERS
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DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220223005e250612
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the sagittal tomographic reformatting of the sternum using unpublished radiographic parameters (indexes and angles), comparing them between the different types of pectus, and controls. Methods: 44 patients with pectus deformities and… read more here.
Keywords: types pectus; bpe; pectus; sternum ... See more keywords
DETERMINATION OF AGE BY HUMAN STERNUM
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DOI: 10.16965/ijar.2018.270
Abstract: Address for Correspondence: Dr. Rashmi Jaiswal, 185, Rachna Nagar, Bhopal (MP), 462023, India. Mob no -09425029067 E-Mail: [email protected] Background: Examination of any bone is important for identification of deceased and estimation of age. The present… read more here.
Keywords: sternum; age; study; determination age ... See more keywords
Prospects of 3D-printed sternum prostheses: a review
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DOI: 10.21037/jovs.2019.10.05
Abstract: The stable yet dynamic reconstruction of large chest wall defects involving the sternum is a challenge. Titanium bars, mesh grafts, muscle and omentum flaps, methyl-methacrylate, and last but not least the implantation of sternal allografts… read more here.
Keywords: prostheses review; sternum replacements; printed sternum; sternum prostheses ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of subxiphoid uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy using a double sternum retractor versus conventional approaches
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-2024-2267
Abstract: Background The treatment of anterior mediastinal masses primarily utilizes video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) thymectomy. This study introduced a subxiphoid uniportal VATS thymectomy (SUVT) using a double sternum retractor without artificial pneumothorax and compared its efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: double sternum; sternum retractor; sternum; suvt group ... See more keywords