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Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
; 13(2): 237-9, 2011 Aug.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21543367
RESUMO
The use of crutches following a sternotomy raises the concern of sternal dehiscence. We discuss secure reinforced sternal closure, classify sternal distractional forces and discuss the postoperative mobilization process.
