A cheaper substitute for skin closure in open sternum technique

METİN S. K., Oto O.

CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, vol.9, no.1, pp.73-74, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0967-2109(00)00094-6
  • Journal Name: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.73-74
  • Keywords: open sternum, delayed sternal closure
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Delayed sternal closure is a life saving method in pediatric open heart surgery. We have used a sterile PVC bag sutured to two pieces of chest tubes to close the sternal defect. This is used as a cheaper substitute, which is available in every operating room which can be used as an alternative to PTFE or bovine patch closure. (C) 2001 The International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.