"Sternum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A long, narrow, and flat bone commonly known as BREASTBONE occurring in the midsection of the anterior thoracic segment or chest region, which stabilizes the rib cage and serves as the point of origin for several muscles that move the arms, head, and neck.
| Descriptor ID |
D013249
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A02.835.232.570.750
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Sternum" by people in Profiles.
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Madjarov JM, Katz MG, Fazal S, Kumar A, Madzharov S, Handa A, Madjarova SJ, Robicsek F. Use of longitudinal rigid sternal fixation in prevention and treatment of wound complications among high-risk patients after cardiac surgery. J Card Surg. 2021 Sep; 36(9):3155-3162.
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Madjarov JM, Katz MG, Kumar A, Gubara SM, Madzharov S, Madjarova S, Robiscek F. Median Sternotomy After Sternal Reconstruction With Bilateral Longitudinal Plating in a Patient With Osteoporosis. Heart Surg Forum. 2020 02 25; 23(1):E058-E060.
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Shah VN, Orlov O, Hoffman R, Plestis K. Reoperation 7?years after sternal reconstruction with a porcine acellular dermal matrix. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 09 01; 54(3):601-603.
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Abjigitova D, Panagopoulos G, Orlov O, Shah V, Plestis KA. Current Trends in Aortic Root Surgery: The Mini-Bentall Approach. Innovations (Phila). 2018 Mar/Apr; 13(2):91-96.
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Madjarov JM, Katz MG, Kane PN, Madzharov S, Robicsek F. Early Surgical Reconstruction of Sternum with Longitudinal Rigid Polymer Plating after Acute Chest Trauma. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Dec 20; 24(6):324-327.
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Yanagida R, Rajagopalan N, Davenport DL, Tribble TA, Bradley MA, Hoopes CW. Delayed sternal closure does not reduce complications associated with coagulopathy and right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation. J Artif Organs. 2018 Mar; 21(1):46-51.
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Glatz AC, Nishisaki A, Niles DE, Hanna BD, Eilevstjonn J, Diaz LK, Gillespie MJ, Rome JJ, Sutton RM, Berg RA, Nadkarni VM. Sternal wall pressure comparable to leaning during CPR impacts intrathoracic pressure and haemodynamics in anaesthetized children during cardiac catheterization. Resuscitation. 2013 Dec; 84(12):1674-9.
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Chavez M, Danniel J, Miick R, Jarrar D, Khanmoradi K, Ortiz J. Bone Metastases From HCC. JAMA Surg. 2013 Feb; 148(2):203-4.
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Zuercher M, Hilwig RW, Gura M, Nysaether J, Nadkarni VM, Berg MD, Kern KB, Berg RA. A sternal accelerometer does not impair hemodynamics during piglet CPR. Resuscitation. 2011 Sep; 82(9):1231-4.
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Harcke HT, Crawley G, Ritter BA, Mazuchowski EL. Feedback to the field: an assessment of sternal intraosseous (IO) infusion. J Spec Oper Med. 2011; 11(1):23-26.