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Editorial
. 2000 Feb;48(1):1-8.
doi: 10.1055/s-2000-9945.

Sternal instability after midline sternotomy

F Robicsek, A Fokin, J Cook, D Bhatia
Editorial

Sternal instability after midline sternotomy

F Robicsek et al. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2000 Feb.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss sternal instability a problem occasionally associated with midline sternotomy, including the etiology, predisposing conditions, diagnosis and management. Among the methods of repair, sternal weaving and pectoralis muscle advancement are thought to be especially effective.

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