Safe sternal reentry in all age groups with the Rultract Resternotomy Retractor™.

作者信息

Reyes Karl, Schnabel Lisa, Cooke Susan, Bleiweis Mark

机构信息

Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Center, University of Florida - Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida.

出版信息

J Card Surg. 2017 Oct;32(10):639-641. doi: 10.1111/jocs.13204. Epub 2017 Sep 11.

DOI:10.1111/jocs.13204

PMID:28895190

Abstract

In patients undergoing repeat sternotomy, the risk of injury to cardiac structures can be reduced by utilizing a technique that provides sustained visualization of structures adherent to underside of the sternum. We discuss the use of a retractor specifically designed for this purpose: the Rultract Resternotomy Retractor™.

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