Novel Repair of Clamshell Thoracotomy Sternal Dehiscence after Lung Transplant: A Case Report
In: Journal of Chest Surgery, Jg. 57 (2024), Heft 2, S. 213-216
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Bilateral transverse thoracosternotomy, or “clamshell” thoracotomy, can be complicated by dehiscence. A 65-year-old male underwent lung transplantation via clamshell thoracotomy, with subsequent sternal dehiscence on postoperative day 11. Upon repair, the previous sternal wires had pulled through, so a Sternal Talon connected to a Recon Talon was utilized to re-approximate the inferior sternum. On follow-up at 3 months, the patient recovered well. Use of the Sternal Talon provides an effective technique for repairing transverse sternal dehiscence.
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Novel Repair of Clamshell Thoracotomy Sternal Dehiscence after Lung Transplant: A Case Report
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Barron, John O. ; Jain, Nethra ; Mubashir, Mujtaba ; Elgharably, Haytham ; Raymond, Daniel P. ; Schraufnagel, Dean P. |
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Zeitschrift: | Journal of Chest Surgery, Jg. 57 (2024), Heft 2, S. 213-216 |
Veröffentlichung: | Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, 2024 |
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ISSN: | 2765-1606 (print) ; 2765-1614 (print) |
DOI: | 10.5090/jcs.23.099 |
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