| Literature DB >> 17643662 |
Taek Yeon Lee1, Anthony L Estrera, Hazim J Safi, Kamal G Khalil.
Abstract
We report a case of total sternal reconstruction using a methyl methacrylate polypropylene sandwich secured by using titanium plates. After previously failed attempts to wean the patient from the ventilator, this reconstruction allowed successful separation from ventilatory support in 6 days.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17643662 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.03.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330