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Sternal Weave in High-Risk Patients to Prevent Noninfective Sternal Dehiscence
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, 07/21/09
Narang S et al. – Routine sternal closure is sufficient in patients with a single risk factor, whereas a prophylactic sternal weave should be carried out in all patients with 2 or more risk factors, to decrease postoperative morbidity.
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