Uretzky G, Borman J B, Appelbaum A, Merin G
Ann Thorac Surg. 1979 Jan;27(1):82-3. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62978-5.
A new method is described for stabilizing dehiscence or instability of median sternotomy incisions using stainless steel retention sutures. The method has been used successfully in patients who had disruption of the sternum following open-heart surgery and resulted in no complications. It is recommended also as a preventive measure for closure of the sternum in elderly, debilitated patients with a fragile sternum and with prolonged low cardiac output after operation.
本文描述了一种使用不锈钢固定缝线稳定胸骨正中切开术切口裂开或不稳定的新方法。该方法已成功应用于心脏直视手术后胸骨裂开的患者，且未导致任何并发症。对于老年、身体虚弱、胸骨脆弱且术后心输出量长期较低的患者，该方法也被推荐作为胸骨闭合的预防措施。
