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. 1989 Aug;48(2):305.
doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(89)90099-4.

Reoperative median sternotomy

H E Garrett Jr  1 , J Matthews
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Reoperative median sternotomy

H E Garrett Jr et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

Sternal reentry for reoperative cardiac procedures poses a substantial risk of technical problems. A simple technique for sternal reentry is described that is both expeditious and safe.

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