Figure 1From: Complicated sternal dehiscence treated with the strasbourg thoracic osteosyntheses system (STRATOS) and the transposition of greater omentum: a case report The sternal wound is opened and the right half of the sternum is completely destroyed (A). The intercostal muscles and the bundle is removed (B). The rib clips are clung to the rib through "small handles" that are crimped with the rib clip fixation pliers (C).Back to article page