Multidimensional Sternal Fixation to Overcome a “Floating” Sternum

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Preoperative 3-dimensional computed tomography showing the right lower part of the “floating” sternum. (a) Anterior-posterior view, (b) right anterior-oblique view, and (c) left anterior-oblique view showing the dehisced right lower part of sternum (highlighted with an arrow) with sternal wires that have pulled through (highlighted with an asterisk).

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