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