Sternotomy closure with Parham bands.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1988
Abstract
The closure of a median sternotomy incision requires secure bony approximation to prevent postoperative pain, sternal click, and/or nonunion of bone. The standard technique of sternotomy closure involves the use of stainless steel wires for reapproximation of the sternum. These wires occasionally break or pull through bone, resulting in instability of either a portion of the sternum or the entire sternum. Presented here is our technique for sternotomy closure that provides secure closure with reduced postoperative morbidity.
Volume
3
Issue
3
First Page
235
Last Page
236
ISSN
0886-0440
Published In/Presented At
Badellino, M., Cavarocchi, N. C., Kolff, J., Alpern, J. B., & McClurken, J. B. (1988). Sternotomy closure with Parham bands. Journal of cardiac surgery, 3(3), 235–236. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.1988.tb00242.x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2980021
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article