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Marked migration of sternotomy wires: a case report
George A Radich1, Deniz Altinok, Joseph Silva
1Wayne State University Department of Radiology, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA. gradich@med.wayne.edu
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
|April 9, 2004
Abstract:
This case report of sternal dehiscence, complicated by pronounced migration of fractured sternotomy wires, demonstrates the utility of computerized tomography (CT) in the precise localization of the wire fragments. Although CT is not typically used to evaluate sternal wire abnormalities, selected cases of sternal dehiscence can benefit from this detailed survey. A review of the literature regarding complications was also performed.