| Literature DB >> 2856608 |
G D Angelini1, F A el-Ghamari, E G Butchart.
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A case of repeated pseudo-arthrosis of the sternum following two median sternotomies for coronary artery bypass surgery is reported. This was due to a chronic foreign body reaction to the bees' wax used during the first operation to reduce bleeding from the sternal edges.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 2856608 DOI: 10.1016/1010-7940(87)90025-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191