Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Median sternotomy infection and bony nonunion are two commonly described complications which occur in 0.4 - 5.1% of cardiac procedures. Although relatively infrequent, these complications can lead to significant morbidity and mortali...

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Main Authors: Musgrave Melinda, Bonneau Daniel, Latter David, Errett Lee, Osei-Tutu Kannin, Fawzy Hosam, Mahoney James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/63