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Effectiveness of rigid plate fixation for sternal closure in patients with a high risk of deep stern...

Effectiveness of rigid plate fixation for sternal closure in patients with a high risk of deep stern...

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Effectiveness of rigid plate fixation for sternal closure in patients with a high risk of deep sternal wound infection

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Effectiveness of rigid plate fixation for sternal closure in patients with a high risk of deep sternal wound infection

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London, England: SAGE Publications

Journal title

Journal of international medical research, 2024-10, Vol.52 (10), p.3000605241281915

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English

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London, England: SAGE Publications

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Objective
Median sternotomy is a standard approach in cardiovascular surgery, and wire fixation is commonly used for sternal closure. However, postoperative intermittent stress on the sternum can lead to sternal breakdown, potentially resulting in deep sternal wound infection (DSWI). Sternal closure with rigid plate fixation was recently reporte...

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Effectiveness of rigid plate fixation for sternal closure in patients with a high risk of deep sternal wound infection

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2b4b36bf5e1447f8b8ad965bb87b9604

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2b4b36bf5e1447f8b8ad965bb87b9604

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ISSN

0300-0605,1473-2300

E-ISSN

1473-2300

DOI

10.1177/03000605241281915

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