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Straight versus S-shaped sternotomy: a histologic study in the sheep model [PDF]

, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Straight sternotomy is the most common access for open heart surgery. Techniques have been proposed for maximizing sternal stability in high-risk patients. This trend implies a growing need for newer surgical techniques.
Bekir Inan, Caner Akcan, Fatih Kucukdurmaz, Gulay B Dilek, Kenan Daglioglu, Melike E Teker, Sebnem Karakan   +6 more
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Implantation of a poly-L-lactide GCSF-functionalized scaffold in a model of chronic myocardial infarction [PDF]

, 2017
A previously developed poly-l-lactide scaffold releasing granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PLLA/GCSF) was tested in a rabbit chronic model of myocardial infarction (MI) as a ventricular patch.
Chello, Massimo, Crescenzi, Anna, De Marco, Federico, Gambardella, Ivancarmine, Nappi, Francesco, Nenna, Antonio, Rainer, Alberto, Sedati, Pietro, Spadaccio, Cristiano, Taffon, Chiara, Trombetta, Marcella   +10 more
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Recurrent Bilateral Breast Abscesses after Sternotomy

Case Reports in Surgery, 2012
Median sternotomy is the most commonly used incision in cardiothoracic procedures. Development of breast abscess after sternotomy is a very rare situation.
Hamza Cinar, Ali Naki Ulusoy, Emir Fatih Kaya, Gökhan Lap, Kagan Karabulut, Ayfer Kamalı Polat, Gökhan Selcuk Özbalci   +6 more
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State of the art in tracheal surger. A brief literature review [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Tracheal surgery requires a highly specialized team of anesthesiologists, thoracic surgeons, and operative support staff. It remain a formidable challenge for surgeons due to the criticality connected to anatomical considerations ...
Ibrahim, Mohsen, Rendina, Erino Angelo, Siciliani, Alessandra   +2 more
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An Evidence-Based Perspective on Movement and Activity Following Median Sternotomy.

Physical Therapy, 2019
Cardiac surgery via median sternotomy is performed in over 1 million patients per year worldwide. Despite evidence, sternal precautions in the form of restricted arm and trunk activity are routinely prescribed to patients following surgery to prevent ...
D. El-ansary, T. Lapier, Jenny Adams, R. Gach, S. Triano, Md Ali Katijjahbe, A. Hirschhorn, S. Mungovan, A. Lotshaw, L. Cahalin   +9 more
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Subtotal median sternotomy for heart surgery [PDF]

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2000
Many approaches for minimally invasive heart surgery are available. Although they have many advantages, inadequate exposure, mammary artery injury and special tool requirements are known problems. Subtotal median sternotomy (SMS) was developed to overcome such limitations. Comparing the SMS with the standard sternotomy (SS) is the purpose of this study.
Idris M. Ali, V. Clark, Edwin C. Kinley, Saud El-shanafi   +3 more
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Mitral valve replacement via minimally invasive totally thoracoscopic surgery versus traditional median sternotomy: a propensity score matched comparative study.

Annals of Translational Medicine, 2019
Background To compare surgical outcomes after mitral valve replacement via either minimally invasive thoracoscopic (MIs) or traditional median sternotomy (MS) surgery and determine the short- and mid-term clinical outcomes of the MI approach.
Jian Liu, Bo Chen, Yu-yuan Zhang, Liangzheng Fang, B. Xie, Huan-lei Huang, Jing Liu, Cong Lu, Wenda Gu, Zhao Chen, Jiehua Ma, Haiyun Yuan, Jimei Chen, Zhuang Jian, Hui-ming Guo   +14 more
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Type-C esophageal atresia and d-transposition of the great arteries managed by a two-step sternotomy approach: A case report

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2023
Introduction: Esophageal atresia (EA) is a common congenital abnormality typically treated through a thoracotomy approach. However, the treatment can be challenging when there are associated congenital cardiovascular anomalies.
Ping-Chung Tsai, Jen-Bin Wang, Shih-Yi Lo, Jun-Yen Pan   +3 more
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Comparison of Partial Upper Sternotomy Versus Median Sternotomy for Total Arch Replacement in Patients With Type A Aortic Dissection

Cardiology Discovery
Objective:. Comparative studies of median sternotomy and partial upper sternotomy in total arch replacement for type A aortic dissection are rare, and the safety and benefits of partial upper sternotomy need further evaluation.
Dong Li, Lei Chen, Yang Wu, Wei Jiang, Chonglei Ren, Cangsong Xiao   +5 more
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Fatigue testing of three peristernal median sternotomy closure techniques

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2008
Background Failure of a sternotomy closure because of closure system fatigue is a complication that may result in dehiscence and put the individual at risk for serious complications.
Griffin Lanny V, Cohen David J, Wangsgard Cameron   +2 more
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