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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/117 |