Rhee J W, Garrett J R
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Associates, Arlington Hospital, Virginia, USA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Sep;64(3):863. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00693-0.
We report a modified use for an old tool: separation of the sternal edges during repeat sternotomy with a cast spreader. We have found that this technique improves our exposure, causes no trauma to bone, and minimizes the risk of damage to underlying mediastinal structures.
在再次开胸手术时用铸型撑开器分离胸骨边缘。我们发现,这种技术改善了术野暴露,不会对骨骼造成创伤,并将损伤纵隔结构的风险降至最低。