A cosmetically advantageous approach to median sternotomy
Laczkovics, A.; Krisch, I.; Miholic, J.; Klepetko, W.; Domanig, E.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 95(19): 678-679
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5325 PMID: 6666155 Document Number: 201698
A horizontal submammary skin incision was chosen as approach route to median sternotomy in 36 patients undergoing cardiac operations. The low complication rate in conjunction with a cosmetically acceptable result makes this procedure the method of choice for selected patients. The potentially higher risk of infection should not be overlooked when planning the operation.
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