Cosmetic benefits of lower midline skin incision for pediatric open heart operation. A review of 100 cases

Since we developed the procedure in 1996, we have now performed 100 pediatric open heart operations using a lower midline skin incision and a minimal sternotomy approach. To elucidate the benefits of this approach, we analyzed these 100 cases retrospectively. There was no death, and no major complic...

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Published in:The Japanese journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2002-02, Vol.50 (2), p.55-58
Main Authors: Komai, Hiroyoshi, Naito, Yasuaki, Fujiwara, Keiichi, Noguchi, Yasuzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods
Child
Child, Preschool
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Heart Defects, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods
Retrospective Studies
Sternum - surgery
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Summary:Since we developed the procedure in 1996, we have now performed 100 pediatric open heart operations using a lower midline skin incision and a minimal sternotomy approach. To elucidate the benefits of this approach, we analyzed these 100 cases retrospectively. There was no death, and no major complication, caused by this approach, and the resulting scarring in each patient is difficult to be seen under a common undershirt. This review shows that the technique of a lower midline skin incision and minimal sternotomy approach is a safe reliable and cosmetically advantageous method for a pediatric cardiac operation.
ISSN:1344-4964
1863-2092
DOI:10.1007/BF02919665