Sternal wire-grip: a new device in the surgical armamentarium.

ABSTRACT: We describe a new wire-grip that enhances the surgeon's grip on sternal wires and facilitates their tightening with minimal risk of slips. This wire-grip should protect against operating room personnel injury during sternal re-approximation.

SUBMITTER: Izzat MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3309804 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature