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Sternal Hardware Migration Following Rigid Plate Fixation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Rigid plate fixation is becoming an increasingly popular option for sternotomy closure because some surgeons have reported better sternal healing and lower rates of sternal complications. This case report discusses the rare complication of hardware migration after rigid fixation using the SternaLock Blu system (Zimmer Biomet). A high index of suspicion and multidisciplinary team collaboration are important for the early recognition and management of this complication.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.09.004

Authors: Hao Huang, Craig R. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ascherman

Institution: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975