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Comparing mini-sternotomy to full median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement with propensity-matching methods

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
ObjectiveThis study aims to compare clinical outcomes between mini-sternotomy and full median sternotomy for aortic valve replacement using propensity-matching methods.MethodsFrom August 2014 to July 2021, a total of 1,445 patients underwent isolated ...
Jiangping Song, Shengshou Hu
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunctive treatment for sternal infection and osteomyelitis after sternotomy and cardiothoracic surgery [PDF]

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2011
Purpose A retrospective study to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy on sternal infection and osteomyelitis following median sternotomy.
Lien Te-Cheng, Shie Huei-Guan, Chen Yen-Wen, Yu Wen-Kuang, Kao Hsin-Kuo, Wang Jia-Horng   +5 more
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The distinct contribution of sternotomy to the systemic inflammatory response during children's heart surgery [PDF]

Frontiers in Immunology
BackgroundSternotomy provides access to the mediastinum, heart and great vessels for congenital cardiac surgery in children. The contribution of this incision to the systemic inflammatory response during open-heart surgery, particularly in combination ...
Joel David Bierer, Julia Paffile, Roger Stanzel, Mark Henderson, John Sapp, Pantelis Andreou, Jean Sylvia Marshall, David Horne   +7 more
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Mechanism of sternotomy dehiscence [PDF]

Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2014
Research funded by the University of Malta.OBJECTIVES Biomechanical modelling of the forces acting on a median sternotomy can explain the mechanism of sternotomy dehiscence, leading to improved closure techniques.
Camilleri-Podesta, Marie Therese, Casha, Aaron, Duca, Edward, Gatt, Ruben, Gauci, Marilyn, Grima, Joseph N., Manche, Alexander, Schembri-Wismayer, Pierre   +7 more
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Efficacy of Ropivacaine Infiltration by Presternal Multi-orifice Catheter for Post-Sternotomy Pain Relief in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery—A Prospective, Randomized, Control Study [PDF]

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Background and Aims: Post-sternotomy pain management remains a key concern in adult cardiac surgery. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of ropivacaine infiltration via a presternal multi-orifice catheter for postoperative analgesia.
L. S. Naga Swetha, Mohit Prakash, Suruchi Hasija, B Sushama Gayatri, Sandeep Chauhan, Pratik K Jha   +5 more
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Do obese patients with type A aortic dissection benefit from total arch repair through a partial upper sternotomy?

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023
BackgroundMinimal research has been performed regarding total arch replacement through partial upper sternotomy in patients with acute type A aortic dissection who are obese, and the safety and feasibility of this procedure need to be further ...
Lin-Feng Xie, Lin-Feng Xie, Lin-Feng Xie, Jian He, Jian He, Jian He, Qing-Song Wu, Zhi-Huang Qiu, Zhi-Huang Qiu, Zhi-Huang Qiu, De-Bin Jiang, Hang-Qi Gao, Hang-Qi Gao, Hang-Qi Gao, Liang-wan Chen, Liang-wan Chen, Liang-wan Chen   +16 more
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Mini-sternotomy versus conventional sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open, 2021
Objective To compare clinical and health economic outcomes after manubrium-limited mini-sternotomy (intervention) and conventional median sternotomy (usual care).Design A single-blind, randomised controlled trial.Setting Single centre UK National Health ...
Enoch Akowuah, James Mason, Adetayo Kasim, Helen C Hancock, Rebecca H Maier, Gavin Murphy, Andrew Goodwin, W Andrew Owens   +7 more
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Upper Hemi-Sternotomy Provides Benefit for Patients with Isolated or Combined Mitral Valve Surgery

Medicina, 2022
Background and objectives: Certain clinical and anatomical conditions are absolute or relative contraindications for safe mitral valve surgery via the right mini-thoracotomy access.
Cenk Ulvi Oezpeker, Fabian Barbieri, Daniel Hoefer, Nikolaos Bonaros, Michael Grimm, Ludwig Mueller   +5 more
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Sternotomy and crutches [PDF]

Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2011
The use of crutches following a sternotomy raises the concern of sternal dehiscence. We discuss secure reinforced sternal closure, classify sternal distractional forces and discuss the postoperative mobilization process.
Lucas H A, Sanders, Weiwen, Chen, Steve E, Cindric, Mark A J, Newman   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Surgical outcomes associated with partial upper sternotomy in obese aortic disease patients

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022
Background Excellent partial upper sternotomy outcomes have been reported for patients undergoing aortic surgery, but whether this approach is particularly beneficial to obese patients remains to be established.
Zeng-Rong Luo, Yi-Xing Chen, Liang-wan Chen   +2 more
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