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. 2010 Dec;11(6):794-5.
doi: 10.1510/icvts.2010.247932. Epub 2010 Sep 8.

Cardiopulmonary bypass line sternal wrapping: technical tips

Carlo Aratari  1 , Alexander Manché, Filippo Capestro, Lucia Torracca
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Cardiopulmonary bypass line sternal wrapping: technical tips

Carlo Aratari et al. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary bypass line sternal wrapping (SW) is a new approach to sternal care which avoids bone wax and offers mechanical protection and a shield from bacterial contamination, with beneficial effects on sternal healing. Since its introduction in February 2008, the technique has undergone some developments: it is possible to harvest internal thoracic arteries with SW in place and its haemostatic properties have improved.

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