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Median Sternotomy
Scientists at Cleveland Clinic describe research in median sternotomy
January 18th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Lateral thoracotomy is the traditional surgical approach for preclinical animal testing of various ventricular assist devices. Median sternotomy, however, is regarded from a functional standpoint as the most appropriate approach for cardiac surgical procedures, particularly for device implantation." "The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of performing a median sternotomy in chronic bovine studies. Three chronic studies using the sternotomy approach were performed. Surgical access was compared to the lateral thoracotomy approach used in three other animal experiments. Postoperative speed of recovery, pain...
Source: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week (2009-01-18)
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