The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyRandomized, multicenter trial comparing sternotomy closure with rigid plate fixation to wire cerclage.
To evaluate sternal healing, complications, and costs after sternotomy closure with rigid plate fixation or wire cerclage. ⋯ Sternotomy closure with rigid plate fixation resulted in significantly better sternal healing, fewer sternal complications, and no additional cost compared with wire cerclage at 6 months after surgery.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2017
Meta AnalysisSystematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing safety and efficacy of posterior pericardial drainage in patients undergoing heart surgery.
To investigate the potential beneficial effects of posterior pericardial drainage in patients undergoing heart surgery. ⋯ Posterior pericardial drainage is safe and simple technique that significantly reduces not only the prevalence of early pericardial effusion and POAF but also late pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. These benefits, in turn, translate into improved survival after heart surgery.