Adhesive-Enhanced Sternal Closure to Improve Postoperative Functional Recovery: A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial

Adhesive-enhanced closure is a safe and simple addition to conventional wire closure, with demonstrated benefits on functional recovery, respiratory capacity, incisional pain, and analgesic requirements. A large, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to examine the potential of the adhesive to prevent major sternal complications in higher risk patients is warranted.