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AJR Am J Roentgenol
; 129(5): 883-4, 1977 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-410256
ABSTRACT
Entrapment of chest tubes under one or more sternal sutures is an uncommon complication of median sternotomy. Five cases occurred among 759 median sternotomies performed during a 2 year period. A radiographic sign of chest tube entrapment is presented. Early recognition may prevent a second surgical procedure.