Sternal fracture closure and repair

The sternal fracture can be repaired by direct suture method or by direct suture implantation of costal cartilage and costal arch repair without artificial materials. It is best to repair it in the neonatal period. At this time, the thoracic tissue is elastic and easy to draw and suture.

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