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™.
“…Early referral in older patients with NYHA class I/II may help to decrease hospital mortality in these higher risk patients . In addition, hospital mortality may be decreased by the use of pre‐operative computed tomography scans and the use of specially designed sternal retractors to help decrease injuries incurred during sternal re‐entry . The use of multidimensional imaging models may also help to facilitate the surgical procedure …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…16 In addition, hospital mortality may be decreased by the use of pre-operative computed tomography scans and the use of specially designed sternal retractors to help decrease injuries incurred during sternal re-entry. 25,26 The use of multidimensional imaging models may also help to facilitate the surgical procedure. 27 Redo valve procedures are still prone to intraoperative complications.…”
“…Early referral in older patients with NYHA class I/II may help to decrease hospital mortality in these higher risk patients . In addition, hospital mortality may be decreased by the use of pre‐operative computed tomography scans and the use of specially designed sternal retractors to help decrease injuries incurred during sternal re‐entry . The use of multidimensional imaging models may also help to facilitate the surgical procedure …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…16 In addition, hospital mortality may be decreased by the use of pre-operative computed tomography scans and the use of specially designed sternal retractors to help decrease injuries incurred during sternal re-entry. 25,26 The use of multidimensional imaging models may also help to facilitate the surgical procedure. 27 Redo valve procedures are still prone to intraoperative complications.…”
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