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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 54, 892-893, Copyright © 1992 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Partial median sternotomy for repair of heart defects: a cosmetic approach

WR Wilson Jr, MN Ilbawi, SY DeLeon, W Piccione Jr, K Tubeszewski and AF Cutilletta
Heart Institute for Children, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453.

A modified median sternotomy incision that results in a cosmetically appealing scar is described. It includes the use of a low-lying short skin incision and partial transection of the sternum. The outcome in 182 infants and children indicates that this approach is safe, provides adequate exposure, and has excellent cosmetic results.

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