An alternative reinforced closure technique with external Kirschner wires in sternal dehiscence

Omay O., Ozker E., Indelen C., Suzer K.

HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.10, no.3, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.20061190
  • Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. We present an alternative closure technique that is effective in length stabilization of the dehisced sternum, technically easy, and less time consuming.