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Sternal wire-induced persistent chest pain: a possible hypersensitivity reaction.

P G Fine1, S V Karwande

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City 84132.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Persistent chest pain after median sternotomy may stem from nickel sensitivity in sternal wires. This case suggests nickel allergy could be an overlooked cause of post-sternotomy pain syndrome when other causes are absent.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Persistent chest pain is a common complication following median sternotomy.
  • Stainless steel sternal wires are frequently used for sternal closure.
  • Nickel sensitivity is prevalent in the general population.

Observation:

  • A case of sternal pain syndrome potentially linked to nickel sensitivity is presented.
  • The patient experienced persistent chest pain post-median sternotomy.
  • Stainless steel sternal wires were identified as the potential source of nickel exposure.

Findings:

  • Nickel sensitivity in sternal wires may cause sternal pain syndrome.
  • This hypersensitivity could be an underrecognized cause of post-sternotomy pain.

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  • The study highlights a potential link between nickel allergy and persistent chest pain.

    • Implications:

    • Consider nickel sensitivity in patients with unexplained post-sternotomy pain.
    • Further investigation into sternal wire composition and patient allergies is warranted.
    • This finding may influence material selection for sternal closure in susceptible individuals.