Sternal saw
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sternal-saw-258-14192215
title:
Sternal saw
text:
A sternal saw is a bone cutter used to perform median sternotomy, opening the patient's chest by splitting the breastbone, or sternum. It is a reciprocating blade saw that resembles a jigsaw in appearance. It was invented and introduced by Dr. Edward P. ("Ted") Diethrich in 1963.
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description:
Surgical Instrument
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternal_saw
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date modified:
2023-09-29T18:22:39Z
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