A new closure technique for limited thoracotomy where the ribs are spread minimally

An alternative closure technique for limited thoracotomy incisions is described below. This technique consists of fixing the intercostal muscles with horizontal mattress sutures. Also the described technique can be applied where the ribs are spread minimally in such limited thoracotomy incisions.

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Published inJournal of cardiovascular surgery Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 133 - 134
Main Authors Catalyurek, H, Silistreli, E, Açikel, U
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy Edizioni Minerva Medica 01.02.2002
Subjects
Humans
Intercostal Muscles - surgery
Ribs - pathology
Ribs - surgery
Suture Techniques
Thoracotomy - methods
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Summary:An alternative closure technique for limited thoracotomy incisions is described below. This technique consists of fixing the intercostal muscles with horizontal mattress sutures. Also the described technique can be applied where the ribs are spread minimally in such limited thoracotomy incisions.
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ISSN:0021-9509
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