| Literature DB >> 16715434 |
Shunsuke Endo1, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Hiroyoshi Tsubochi, Yukio Sato, Yasunori Sohara.
Abstract
Repeat median sternotomy does not allow good access for retrosternal re-entry. Conversely, by using the plastron-trapdoor technique, which we describe in this report, the retrosternal tissues are dissected from the body of the sternum under direct vision, thus allowing relatively safe and wide exposure for retrosternal re-entry.Mesh:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16715434 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-006-3192-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Today ISSN: 0941-1291 Impact factor: 2.549