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Robicsek Weave for Sternal Dehiscence: 1

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A 72-year-old woman had a one year history of sternal pain following coronary artery bypass (CABG, see coronary artery bypass grafts.) There was sternal movement and a click felt by the patient. Chest x-ray showed several fractured sternal wires. The patient had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which was thought to be a factor in the initial dehiscence. There was no evidence of infection. The patient was taken to the operating room for repair of sternal dehiscence.     

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Robicsek Weave for Sternal Dehiscence: 2

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The sternotomy incision was opened down to sternum.       

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Robicsek Weave for Sternal Dehiscence: 3

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The old broken sternal closure wires were removed.       

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