Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sternotomy

Making an incision in the STERNUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Making an incision in the STERNUM.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Sternotomies
  • Median Sternotomy
  • Median Sternotomies
  • Sternotomies, Median
  • Sternotomy, Median

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Sternum/surgery (1964-2009)

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.928.710w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sternotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056346. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056346
  2. Sternotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Median_sternotomy
  3. Sternotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q831830