Sternal reconstruction using locking compression plates (LCP): our experience in Egypt, a case series

Abstract Background Sternal fractures are rare accounting for about 3–8% of traumatic chest. There are many lines of treatments for sternal fractures which can be classified as conservative or surgical. Surgical techniques include wire fixation and sternal plating. There are no standardization of in...

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Main Authors: Kareem Ahmed, Mohamed Alaa Nady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01266-0