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Stenting the sternum may be essential to keep the sternal edges apart
and optimize the hemodynamics in some patients, after cardiac operatio
ns. We have devised an effective stent that can be prepared very quick
ly fron the equipment available in the operating room. (C) 1997 by The
Society of Thoracic Surgeons.