Osteosynthetic thoracic stabilization after complete resection of the sternum | Zendy

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Osteosynthetic thoracic stabilization after complete resection of the sternum

Author(s) -

Bernhard Voß,

Robert Bauernschmitt,

Gernot Brockmann,

Rüdiger Lange

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2007.04.028

Subject(s) - medicine , sternum , surgery , rib cage , fixation (population genetics) , bone healing , thoracic wall , anatomy , population , environmental health

We present a case of a 66-year-old diabetic patient with chronic non-healing sternum after CABG operation. After four attempts of sternum refixation within 2 years, the need of bone debridement resulted in a nearly complete loss of sternum. Finally, a mesh graft and a pectoralis muscle flap were used to bridge the sternal space. Despite good wound healing, the thoracic instability led to intolerable chest pain persisting over the next years. In this case report, we describe the successful thoracic stabilization by using transverse plate fixation, which resulted in perfect thoracic stabilization and immediate cessation of pain.

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