A Simple Modification of the Conventional Figure-of-Eight Sternal Closure Technique

Abstract Objective: To describe a new technique of sternal closure, modified from the conventional figure-of-eight approach, which can provide a secure closure and prevent sternal complications. Methods: The modified technique is based on the intercalation of the caudal portion of each steel wire...

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Published in:	Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Main Authors:	Carlos Junior Toshiyuki Karigyo, Aldo Pesarini
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular
Subjects:	Sternum - Surgery Mediastinitis Steel Bone Wires Hospital Mortality Wound Closure Techniques
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-76382019000400007&lng=en&tlng=en