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Ann Thorac Surg 1992;54:892-893
© 1992 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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

William R. Wilson, Jr, MDa,b, Michel N. Ilbawi, MD*,a,b, Serafin Y. DeLeon, MDa,b, William Piccione, Jr, MDa,b, Kate Tubeszewski, RN, MSNa,b, Anthony F. Cutilletta, MDa,b

a The Heart Institute for Children, Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
b Rush Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Accepted for publication February 28, 1992.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Ilbawi, The Heart Institute for Children, Christ Hospital and Medical Center, 4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 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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