| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5617163 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Sternotomy closure with rigid plate fixation resulted in significantly better sternal healing, fewer sternal complications, and no additional cost compared with wire cerclage at 6Â months after surgery.
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Authors
Keith B. MD, Vinod H. MD, Yoshifumi MD, PhD, Kendra J. MD, John MD, PhD, Nirav MD, T. Sloane MD, Kevin MD, Marc MD, Mark MD, David J. MD,