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Sternal wire use
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Sternal wire use
by 4boys4jill, Oct 22, 2002 12:00AM
My child had a surgical ASD repair 3 years ago. He has a post operative protrusion & asymmetry of his sternum. Recently, when a chest x-ray was taken, no sternal wires or sutures were present on the x-ray. I have encountered many children with CHD's through support groups over the years & they all have sternal wires or sternal sutures. Is it possible to close the sternum successfully without the use of sternal wires or sutures? I am a bit baffled. Thanks in advance, Jill
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, Oct 23, 2002 12:00AM
Jill,
Thanks for your question. I had to do some research on this question, so my answer is based only on what I was able to read, not first-hand knowledge.
Non-metallic sternal bands, clips, and glue have all been used with varying success.
Get a copy of your child's records from the surgery, the closure technique will be listed.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for your question. I had to do some research on this question, so my answer is based only on what I was able to read, not first-hand knowledge.
Non-metallic sternal bands, clips, and glue have all been used with varying success.
Get a copy of your child's records from the surgery, the closure technique will be listed.
Hope that helps.
Member Comments (2)
by 4boys4jill, Oct 22, 2002 12:00AM
Clarification~my son did have a full sternotomy. Thank you again, Jill
