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Use of the pectoralis major fasciocutaneous flap in the treatment of post sternotomy dehiscence: a new approach

Einstein (São Paulo)
OBJECTIVE: To describe a new surgical technique for the treatment dehiscence after median thoracotomy transsternal using fasciocutaneous flap composed of the pectoralis major fascia.
Jaime Anger, Pedro Silvio Farsky, Antonio Flavio Sanches Almeida, Renato Tambellini Arnoni, Daniel Chagas Dantas   +4 more
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Cardiac Arrest Following Sternotomy - Changing the Norm [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Controversy exists regarding the use of CPR in the post-operative cardiac surgery patient due to the risk of serious complications, even death.
Peroney, Brandi
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Median sternotomy for resection of lung metastases

, 1985
Three patients operated upon via median sternotomy for resection of bilateral lung metastases are presented. 2 show no evidence of disease 30 and 42 months after operation, one died 10 months after surgery.
Rendina, E, MINEO, TOMMASO CLAUDIO, Tenaglia, R, Di Silverio, F, Ricci, C., Facciolo, F   +5 more
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Defining post-sternotomy mediastinitis for clinical evidence-based studies

, 2016
Considerable advances have already been made in the treatment of deep thoracic wound infections following a median sternotomy for cardiac surgery.
de Mol, Bas Ajm, van der Horst, Chantal Mam, van Wingerden, Jan J.   +2 more
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Safety and efficacy of median sternotomy versus video-assisted thoracic surgery for lung volume reduction surgery [PDF]

, 2004
BackgroundThe National Emphysema Treatment Trial, a randomized trial comparing lung volume reduction surgery with medical therapy for severe emphysema, included randomized and nonrandomized comparisons of the median sternotomy and video-assisted ...

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The effect of continuous bilateral parasternal block with lidocaine on patient-controlled analgesia opioid requirement and recovery after open heart surgery: a double-blind randomised controlled trial

BJA Open
Background: We hypothesised that a continuous 72-h bilateral parasternal infusion of lidocaine at 2×35 mg h−1 would decrease pain and the inflammatory response after sternotomy for open heart surgery, subsequently improving quality of recovery.
Mark Larsson, Ulrik Sartipy, Anders Franco-Cereceda, Anders Öwall, Jan Jakobsson   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extracervical Approaches to Substernal Thyroid Goiter Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

OTO Open
Objective To evaluate the prevalence of extracervical approaches (ECAs) for substernal goiter (SSG) excision. Data Sources Search strategies created in collaboration with a medical librarian were implemented using PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science,
Najm S. Khan, Yingting Zhang, Kassie Bollig, Craig A. Bollig   +3 more
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Immunonutritional Markers and the Protective Role of Sternal Irrigation and Antibiotic-Impregnated Membranes in Sternal Wound Infection: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Life
Background: Sternal wound infections (SWIs) remain a significant complication following cardiac surgery. Inflammatory and nutritional status are increasingly recognized as key contributors to their development.
Ebubekir Sönmez, İzatullah Jalalzai, Ümit Arslan, Alperen Yıldız, Furkan Çelik, Merve Çetin   +5 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

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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Retrosternal goitre, do humans need a sternotomy?

, 2018
Retrosternal goitre as a surgical thyroid pathology is diminishing in incidence. Though surgery is the generally accepted treatment modality, lot of uncertainties exist regarding the approach for surgery in consideration with the prognostication ...
Anand Boriwale, Satish Sonawane, Abhay Kasliwal, Navin R. Kasliwal   +3 more
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