A simple modification of the conventional figure-of-eight sternal closure technique
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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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.
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Main subject:
Sternum
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence
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Suture Techniques
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Wound Closure Techniques
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
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
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Norte Paranaense (HONPAR)/BR
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Instituto Nossa Senhora Aparecida (INSA)/BR
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