title: Mechanical comparison of three sternotomy closure techniques using a polyurethane foam sternal model.
authors.forename: Aaron R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Casha
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gauci
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011140:Polyurethanes; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013718:Tensile Strength; D016474:Weight-Bearing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes