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  • Title: [Submammary skin incision for longitudinal medial sternotomy].
    Author: Ramírez Marroquín S, Rojas Pacheco AM, Herrera Alarcón V, Santibáñez Escobar F, Molina Méndez J, Serrano Gallardo G, Barragán García R.
    Journal: Arch Inst Cardiol Mex; 1996; 66(5):434-40. PubMed ID: 9103171.
    Abstract:
    The submammary incision has been postulated as an alternative in median sternotomy approach since 1960. We used this incision in 32 females patients from 1 to 24 years. The diagnoses were atrial septal defects (ASD) 23 patients, ventricular septal defect (VSD) 2 patients, double outlet right ventricle 1 patient, supravalvular aortic stenosis 1 patient, ASD with VSD 3 patients and partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection 1 patient. Nine patients had a complication: cheloid scar 1 patient, seroma 2 patients, wound dehiscence 3 patients, and diminution of sensitivity 3 patients. We conclude, that this type of surgical approach is an excellent alternative for women with good aesthetic and psychological results. Their complications are easy to correct.
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