title: Reinforced sternal closure.
abstract: A technique of reinforced sternal closure with stainless steel struts is described. Stable sternum avoids severe complications such as mediastinitis and sternal dehiscence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Bartolomé Churruca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Scovotti
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ponzone
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Leyro-Diaz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel