What is median sternotomy in Cardiovascular Surgery?

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Standard surgical approach involving division of the sternum along its midline to access the heart.

midline sternotomy full sternotomy

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median sternotomy IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Standard surgical approach involving division of the sternum along its midline t...

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