A simple modification of the conventional figure-of-eight sternal closure technique
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
; 34(4): 406-411, July-Aug. 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To describe a new technique of sternal closure, modified from the conventional figure-of-eight approach, which can provide a secure closure and prevent sternal complications.Methods:
The modified technique is based on the intercalation of the caudal portion of each steel wire passed along the sternum. This is a retrospective analysis of patients operated with this modified technique at our institution between January 2014 and December 2016.Results:
One hundred and forty-three patients underwent sternal closure with the modified technique. In-hospital mortality rate was 1.4% (n=2). No sternal instability was observed at 30 days postoperatively. Two patients developed mediastinitis that required extraction of the wires.Conclusion:
Short-term results have shown that the modified sternal closure technique can be used safely and effectively, with complications rates being consistent with worldwide experience.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Esternón
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Dehiscencia de la Herida Operatoria
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Técnicas de Sutura
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Técnicas de Cierre de Heridas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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CIRURGIA GERAL
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil