Ascending aortic graft penetration by fractured sternal wire: A word of caution

Ascending aortic graft penetration by fractured sternal wire: A word of caution

The fractured sternal wire is a relatively common postoperative finding after sternotomy. However, fractured wires have the potential of surrounding organ injury, which can be fatal. Here, we describe the successful surgical treatment of ascending aortic penetration by fractured sternal wire.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cardiac surgery 2022-11, Vol.37 (11), p.3865-3866
Hauptverfasser: Arai, Shusuke, Kobayashi, Kimihiro, Kuroda, Yoshinori, Uchida, Tetsuro
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Sprache:eng
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complication
graft injury
sternal wire
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Zusammenfassung:The fractured sternal wire is a relatively common postoperative finding after sternotomy. However, fractured wires have the potential of surrounding organ injury, which can be fatal. Here, we describe the successful surgical treatment of ascending aortic penetration by fractured sternal wire.
ISSN:0886-0440
1540-8191
DOI:10.1111/jocs.16913