Sternal Anomalies in Asymptomatic Patients after Median Sternotomy and Potential Influencing Factors

Conclusion At least 30% of patients were at an increased risk for SA after receiving a median sternotomy. CABG, use of BIMA, and a BMI > 30 kg/m2 were potential risk factors for the development of SA and warrant close clinical follow-up. Sternal plate fixation, particularly in the manubrium, could be beneficial in such patients. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - October 7, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rodriguez Cetina Biefer, Hector S ündermann, Simon H. Alkadhi, Hatem Genoni, Michele Maisano, Francesco Emmert, Maximilian Y. Plass, Andr é Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research