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This technique shows a sturdy repair closure sparing compression of the intercostal nerves to reduce postoperative pain, and also sealed closure of the periosteum and intercostal muscular layer.
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Molina, J.E. (2018). Closure of the Thoracotomy. In: Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures and Techniques. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75892-3_6
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