Novel Repair of Clamshell Thoracotomy Sternal Dehiscence after Lung Transplant: A Case Report
- Author:
John O. BARRON
1
;
Nethra JAIN
;
Mujtaba MUBASHIR
;
Haytham ELGHARABLY
;
Daniel P. RAYMOND
;
Dean P. SCHRAUFNAGEL
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From: Journal of Chest Surgery 2024;57(2):213-216
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Bilateral transverse thoracosternotomy, or “clamshell” thoracotomy, can be complicated by dehiscence. A 65-year-old male underwent lung transplantation via clamshell thoracotomy, with subsequent sternal dehiscence on postoperative day 11. Upon repair, the previous sternal wires had pulled through, so a Sternal Talon connected to a Recon Talon was utilized to re-approximate the inferior sternum. On follow-up at 3 months, the patient recovered well. Use of the Sternal Talon provides an effective technique for repairing transverse sternal dehiscence.
