I. M. Ishamuddin

Sternal Tuberculosis: A Rare Presentation of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis

An Najjah Tanmami & I. M. Ishamuddin · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2026

Introduction: Sternal tuberculosis (TB) is an exceedingly rare entity, especially in post-operative patients following cardiac surgery. Its clinical presentation often mimics chronic pyogenic infections, leading to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate management. Aim: To report a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1780

Loosen Zipfix: A Case Report

B. Anand Kumar, I. M. Ishamuddin, H. Hairulfaizi & A. R. M. Ramzisham · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2021

Traditional primary sternal closure after cardiac surgery by steel wire cerclage is the standard technique for most centers worldwide. There is an increase usage of other methods, namely the zipfix (DePuy Synthes CMF, West Chester, Pa), as an alternative to standard wire cerclage...

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