Comparison of Two Sternal Closure Techniques Based on Risk Factors: A Prospective, Observational Study
Background. Stainless steel wires are still commonly used as a sternum closure technique. However, it can cause fatal complications due to rupture and dehiscence. It was anticipated that the sternal Cable System (Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc., Marquette, MI, USA) could provide a better sternal fi...
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| Main Authors: | Ali Cemal Duzgun, Ekin Ilkeli, Fehmi Katircioglu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Applied Bionics and Biomechanics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2169431 |
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