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sternotomy /ster·not·o·my/ (ster-not´ah-me) the operation of cutting through the sternum.
sternotomy [ster-not´ah-me] incision of the sternum.
sternotomy incision of the sternum as an approach for a thoracotomy. The incision may be median, through the midline, or transverse, most commonly as an extension of an intercostal thoracotomy incision, across the sternum and up the other side.
sternotomy Surgery The midline vertical splitting of the sternum before thoracic surgery–eg, for CABG, heart valve replacement, etc, in thoracic cavity Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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