Sternal fractures: "Operative treatment" should be kept in mind
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, cilt.17, sa.8, ss.814-816, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 17 Sayı: 8
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.814-816
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Repair, sternal fracture, surgery
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Isolated sternal fracture is a benign condition which generally heals with conservative treatment. But sometimes surgical intervention is necessary due to pain, other organ injury and union problems. There are several ways for repair; however, the best method is not yet defined. In this report, we presented two cases who were treated surgically for different indications with different suture materials. When anatomically correction can be achieved, using suture materials is a safe and effective method.