2007-01-14 09:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by timsbabe 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
They wire it. At least that's the way they did it when my dad had bypass surgery.
2007-01-14 09:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they cut the rib cage open, they saw thru the middle. The middle of your chest. They open you up, imagine like a window. When they are finished, they fold the rib cage back in place and then use a surgical wire and wrap it around the center of the chest bone. This will hold it in place while a person heals.They do use surgical glue for the outside wound on the chest. The incision. But, not on the inside.
2007-01-14 15:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had valve replacement surgery and for me, they used a combination of wires (three separate wraps) and three small titanium plates which bridge the incision in the sternum and are screwed to the ribs on either side. According to my surgeon, they provide greater stability and promote faster healing of the sternum. They apparently work as I m six weeks out of surgery and feel great. The x-rays show the sternum is healing very well and there is no pain. Look up "Sternum plating" for additional information.
2015-12-01 01:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by Michael L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wires..they do NOT sew it..
2007-01-14 09:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by nurserachet_0000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY SEW IT BACK TOGETHER WAT ELSE DO U THINK,THEY GLUE IT.......
2007-01-14 09:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Sophia M 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋