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  • Title: [Submammary incision for median sternotomy].
    Author: Baucia JA, Sobrinho AF, Barbero-Marcial M.
    Journal: Arq Bras Cardiol; 1993 May; 60(5):335-8. PubMed ID: 8311750.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the indications, complications, cosmetic and functional results with submammary skin incision for a median sternotomy in females. METHODS: Two hundred and eighty female patients have undergone submammary skin incision for a median sternotomy between 1981 to 1991 ages ranged from 2 months to 42 years (m = 5 +/- 9 years). RESULTS: Adequate exposure of the heart was achieved in every case, there were no technical problems, no major complications and the cosmetic and functional results are excellent. CONCLUSION: Complications associated with this incision are insignificant and the cosmetic and functional results are excellent justified routinely this approach for young women.
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