Technique to stent the open sternum after cardiac operations

S D Jones; D A Fullerton; D N Campbell; J Jaggers; J M Brown; R Smith; F L Grover

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(94)90491-x

Technique to stent the open sternum after cardiac operations

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Oct;58(4):1186-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90491-x.

Authors

S D Jones¹, D A Fullerton, D N Campbell, J Jaggers, J M Brown, R Smith, F L Grover

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.

PMID: 7944783
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90491-x

Abstract

Extreme myocardial edema may preclude sternal closure after a cardiac operation. We describe a technique to stent the sternum open to optimize cardiac function.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
Edema, Cardiac / etiology
Edema, Cardiac / therapy
Heart Transplantation / adverse effects
Humans
Infant
Stents*
Sternum / surgery*