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Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:305
© 1989 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Reoperative median sternotomy

MD H.Edward Garrett, Jr*, John Matthews, MD

The Cardio Vascular Center, Inc, Memphis, Tennessee USA

Accepted for publication May 26, 1989.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Garrett, 920 Madison Ave, Suite 518, Memphis, TN 38103.

Sternal reentry for reoperative cardiac procedures poses a substantial risk of technical problems. A simple technique for sternal reentry is described that is both expeditious and safe.




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