Comparison of the Effects of Full Median Sternotomy vs. Mini-Incision on Postoperative Pain in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
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Renal Outcome in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Total Coronary Revascularization via Anterior Minithoracotomy Compared to Full Median Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. [PDF]
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Correction for 'early supervised incremental Resistance Training (ESpIRiT) following cardiac surgery via a median sternotomy: a study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial'. [PDF]
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Postoperative quality of life and pain after upper hemisternotomy and conventional median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: results of a randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
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Postoperative C-reactive protein levels correlate with reduced spinal column mobility after median sternotomy: a prospective cohort study. [PDF]
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Clinical Radiology, 2023Median sternotomy is widely recognised as the primary incision technique in cardiac surgery. This surgical procedure involves dividing the sternum to gain access to the heart and lungs, making it invaluable in correcting congenital heart defects. Furthermore, it is frequently employed in adult patients, particularly during coronary artery bypass graft (
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Pain management after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy
European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2023BACKGROUND Pain after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy can be difficult to treat, and if inadequately managed can lead to respiratory complications, prolonged hospital stays and chronic pain.
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Inadequate pain control after median sternotomy leads to reduced mobilization, increased respiratory complications, and longer hospital stays. Typically, postoperative pain is controlled by opioid analgesics that may have several adverse effects ...
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Objective Redo mitral valve surgery has traditionally been performed via a median sternotomy. It is often challenging and is associated with increased perioperative mortality.
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