Delayed sternal closure; a simple sternal splint

Hamada, Y.; Fukutomi, M.; Mizuguchi, K.; Kawachi, K.; Kitamura, S.

Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 45(7): 601-603

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252
PMID: 1619821
Document Number: 397967
A simple and inexpensive sternal splint for delayed sternal closure was described. Sternal edges were splinted open using an edge-cut disposable syringe. This method has been employed successfully in 10 patients (one adult, 9 children). This syringe splint is a simple, inexpensive and effective method for delayed sternal closure.

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