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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1983; 31(2): 127-128
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021961
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

“Sleeve-Rope Closure” of the Median Sternotomy after Open Heart Operation

R. Labitzke, G. Schramm†, U. Witzel, P. Quisthout
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Clinic, Essen, FRG and Department of Surgery and Accident Surgery, Evangelical Hospital, Schwerte, FRG
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19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A new method of sternal osteosynthesis Following median sternotomy using the “sleeve-rope” principle is introduced. This method has been successfully applied in 20 patients.

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Median ternotomy - Sternum closure