Straight versus S-shaped sternotomy: a histologic study in the sheep model

İNAN, BEKİR; Kucukdurmaz, Fatih; KARAKAN, Sebnem; TEKER, Melike; AKCAN, Caner; DILEK, Gulay; Daglioglu, Kenan

doi:10.1186/s13019-014-0173-x

Straight versus S-shaped sternotomy: a histologic study in the sheep model

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İNAN B., Kucukdurmaz F., KARAKAN S., TEKER M. E., AKCAN C., DILEK G. B., ...More

JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, vol.9, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 9
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1186/s13019-014-0173-x
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Straight sternotomy is the most common access for open heart surgery. Techniques have been proposed for maximizing sternal stability in high-risk patients. This trend implies a growing need for newer surgical techniques. The aim of this experimental study in the sheep model is to evaluate median vs. S shaped sternotomy the feasibility of using a special device to accelerate the sternal instability and bone healing.