Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum

Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum

This case report describes the repair of a complete sternal dehiscence of the lower right sternum using sternal wires, manubrial plates, and a Talon closure device for rigid, multidimensional sternal fixation. Sternal dehiscence is a rare but significant cause of morbidity for patients undergoing m...

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Main Authors: William Rothstein, Tyler Spata, Bryan Whitson, Ahmet Kilic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/690160
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spelling doaj-bddf70f47d3f40faa133ee014a16911d2020-11-24T22:37:18ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Surgery2090-69002090-69192014-01-01201410.1155/2014/690160690160Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” SternumWilliam Rothstein0Tyler Spata1Bryan Whitson2Ahmet Kilic3Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USADepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USADepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USADepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USAThis case report describes the repair of a complete sternal dehiscence of the lower right sternum using sternal wires, manubrial plates, and a Talon closure device for rigid, multidimensional sternal fixation. Sternal dehiscence is a rare but significant cause of morbidity for patients undergoing median sternotomy. The risk factors for this complication are well described and although sternal wires have traditionally been used for primary closure, rigid fixation with sternal plates is a viable alternative to avoid dehiscence in this high-risk cohort.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/690160
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Bryan Whitson
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Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum
Case Reports in Surgery
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title Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum
title_short Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum
title_full Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum
title_fullStr Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum
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publisher Hindawi Limited
series Case Reports in Surgery
issn 2090-6900
2090-6919
publishDate 2014-01-01
description This case report describes the repair of a complete sternal dehiscence of the lower right sternum using sternal wires, manubrial plates, and a Talon closure device for rigid, multidimensional sternal fixation. Sternal dehiscence is a rare but significant cause of morbidity for patients undergoing median sternotomy. The risk factors for this complication are well described and although sternal wires have traditionally been used for primary closure, rigid fixation with sternal plates is a viable alternative to avoid dehiscence in this high-risk cohort.
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