Bone healing after median sternotomy: A comparison of two hemostatic devices

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bone wax is traditionally used as part of surgical procedures to prevent bleeding from exposed spongy bone. It is an effective hemostatic device which creates a physical barrier. Unfortunately it interferes with subsequent bone heali...

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Main Authors: Vind-Kezunovic Stefan, Jensen Henrik, Vestergaard Rikke F, Jakobsen Thomas, Søballe Kjeld, Hasenkam John M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/117