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.