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A simple sternal turnover procedure using a vascular pedicle for a funnel chest.
Annals of Plastic Surgery 1988 May
We have improved the sternal turnover surgical procedure by using a vascular pedicle for a funnel chest. Rather than performing a simple sternal turnover, we thought it better to use the sternum with the vascular pedicle attached, anticipating that this would lead to fewer postoperative complications and a more desirable result. The following method for performing the operation was devised: (1) cutting the deformed sternum at the second intercostal position; (2) cutting the second costal cartilages to allow a repositioning of the vascular pedicle onto the presternal surface; (3) turning the sternum over, placing one end on the other, and attaching one end to the other; and (4) making a groove in the turned-over sternum to prevent the decussated vascular pedicle from becoming constricted. By using this method, it is easily possible to keep the bilateral internal thoracic vessels intact. We used this surgical technique on a 17-year-old boy and obtained very favorable results.
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