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The Atrium: Median Sternotomy
In this month’s episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. Emily Farkas about median sternotomy. They discuss the indications and background of median sternotomy, patient preparation, the incision and its different variations, and preparation of the tissue. They also discuss osteotomy, spreading, and closure of median sternotomy.
A reminder that The Atrium airs once a month and presents foundational clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Stay tuned for next month’s episode on chest drains!
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