Chiu I S, Huang T S, Chu S H, Hung C R
Int J Cardiol. 1984 Apr;5(4):517-23. doi: 10.1016/0167-5273(84)90088-3.
We present an experimental study in monkeys of sternal splintage using single or multiple rib grafts. This technique provides an enlarged retrosternal space, at the same time giving good stability of the mediastinum. In this way it is possible to avoid compression of the dilated heart, an external conduit or an assist device as may happen on occasion after conventional sternal closure.
我们展示了一项在猴子身上使用单根或多根肋骨移植进行胸骨固定的实验研究。该技术可扩大胸骨后间隙,同时能很好地稳定纵隔。通过这种方式,可以避免传统胸骨闭合术后偶尔可能出现的对扩张心脏、外部管道或辅助装置的压迫。