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Chest closure after rib‐cross thoracotomy for descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Author(s) -
Uehara Kyokun,
Matsuda Hitoshi,
Minatoya Kenji,
Kobayashi Junjiro
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.995
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracotomy , rib cage , surgery , thoracic aortic aneurysm , fixation (population genetics) , aortic repair , aortic aneurysm , radiology , aneurysm , anatomy , population , environmental health
Key Clinical Message The fixation system consisting of a titanium plate and three pairs of claws can fix the ribs externally. This may contribute to preserve the normal thoracic structure and could result in a significant reduction in the period of ventilator dependency.

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