Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2882992 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The proposed sternal reinforcement device provides substantial sternal support at electromechanical testing after median and faulty sternotomy and may hopefully prevent sternal wires migration and bone fractures in high risk patients.
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Authors
Jacob MD, PhD, Alfonso MD, Alessandra PhD, Francesca PhD, Antonio MD, Fabio MD, Alessandro MD, Saverio MD, Luigi MD,