Abstract
A low-lying tracheostomy can complicate a sternotomy for coronary artery bypass grafting. A modified "T" exposure, transecting the manubrium at the first intercostal space, can be utilized to maintain sternoclavicular architecture and avoid injury to the tracheostomy at the sternal notch.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1109 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
| Volume | 77 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2004 |
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- Surgery
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T-Modification of Sternotomy to Accommodate a Low-Lying Tracheostomy. / Woodside, Kenneth J.; Zwischenberger, Joseph B.; Olvera, D. Adrian; Conti, Vincent.
In: Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 77, No. 3, 03.2004, p. 1109.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Woodside, Kenneth J.
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AU - Conti, Vincent
PY - 2004/3
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N2 - A low-lying tracheostomy can complicate a sternotomy for coronary artery bypass grafting. A modified "T" exposure, transecting the manubrium at the first intercostal space, can be utilized to maintain sternoclavicular architecture and avoid injury to the tracheostomy at the sternal notch.
AB - A low-lying tracheostomy can complicate a sternotomy for coronary artery bypass grafting. A modified "T" exposure, transecting the manubrium at the first intercostal space, can be utilized to maintain sternoclavicular architecture and avoid injury to the tracheostomy at the sternal notch.
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