Rigid Plate Fixation for Closure of Emergent Sternotomies for Trauma.
April A GrantCameron MooreRandi N SmithJason D SciarrettaRichard SolaKhadi UdobiKeneeshia N WilliamsStephanie BusbyCaroline ButlerBrent KeelingAli GhodsizadJonathan NguyenPublished in: The American surgeon (2023)
This is the first study comparing RPF and WC for sternotomy closure in the setting of trauma. We found no difference in the rate of wound related complications. This study demonstrates the feasibility of rigid plate fixation for trauma sternotomy closure and lays the foundation for future prospective studies.