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Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1971-1972. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.09.053
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Improved Technique of Nitinol Sternal Clip Application

Adrian Ooi, MD, FRCSCTh, Dawn Franklin, SEN, Sunil Ohri, FRCSCTh*

Wessex Cardiac Centre, Southampton General University Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom

Accepted for publication September 11, 2008.

* Address correspondence to Mr Sunil Ohri, Wessex Cardiac Centre, Southampton General University Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom (Email: sunil{at}ohri.co.uk).

Many cardiac surgeons are becoming increasingly familiar with the advantages and application of nitinol sternal thermo-reactive clip (Flexigrip; Praesidia, Bologna, Italy) in sternotomy closure. However, we will be describing an alternative technique of flexigrip clip application that is even easier to perform, with additional advantages of a more precise measurement of sternal width and allowed identification of sternal midline before sternotomy.






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