Il Giornale di chirurgia
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Il Giornale di chirurgia · Apr 2009
Case ReportsChronic transverse sternal fracture. Role of CT scan and repair by an alternative use of the Synthes-Titanium Sternal Fixation System.
Chest wall fractures, including injuries of the sternum, usually heal spontaneously without specific treatment. However sometimes, they need surgical treatment. ⋯ We describe the case of a 67-year-old man with previous history of chest trauma presenting to our institution with chronic transverse sternal fracture. We describe the pre-operative study, stressing the particular role of the CT scan and a surgical approach by an alternative use of the Synthes.