Easy closure of sternotomy by the Erk needleholder

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Kolbakır F., Keçeligil T., Erk M. K.

European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, cilt.11, sa.3, ss.571-572, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 1997
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s1010-7940(96)01109-8
  • Dergi Adı: European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.571-572
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Counter balancing system, Sternotomy, Sternotomy-needleholder
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Conventional needleholders have elastic arms and lock with the aid of three or four triangle-shaped teeth ends on the arms. Because of these springs, the needle is not absolutely fixed. The Erk needleholder' has thick, rigid and strong arms. Locking is obtained by the counter-balancing system and it securely holds the needle.