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The Thoracic Cage: Sternum01:17

The Thoracic Cage: Sternum

The thoracic or rib cage forms the body's thorax (chest) portion. Its primary function in the body is to protect vital organs in the thoracic cavity, such as the heart and the lungs. It consists of 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages and the sternum. The ribs are anchored posteriorly to the 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12).
The sternum is the elongated bony structure on the anterior side of the thoracic cage. It consists of three parts: the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process.
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Titanium transverse plate fixation: a new solution for old sternal problems.

K Moerenhout1, I Rodrigus, D De Bock

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|December 1, 2009
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Titanium transverse plates offer a stable solution for sternal dehiscence and fractures, even with mediastinitis. This fixation system provides improved stability over traditional wiring for sternal reconstruction.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Sternal instability and dehiscence after cardiac surgery pose significant challenges.
  • Mediastinitis complicates sternal wound healing, requiring effective management strategies.
  • Traditional sternal rewiring may be insufficient for complex cases.

Observation:

  • A titanium transverse plate fixation system was utilized for sternal refixation in four patients.
  • Two patients presented with late sternal dehiscence and instability.
  • Two patients had extensive mediastinitis requiring debridement and antibiotic therapy prior to fixation.

Findings:

  • All four patients achieved successful healing without complications.
  • Sternal instability and pain resolved in all cases.
  • Postoperative imaging confirmed excellent positioning of the osteosynthesis material, with no re-infection in mediastinitis cases.

Implications:

  • The titanium transverse plate system is a promising option for treating sternal complications, including dehiscence and fractures.
  • This method offers superior stability compared to simple rewiring.
  • It provides a viable solution even in the presence of mediastinitis, potentially reducing the need for extensive retrosternal dissection.