title: Adjusting the indication to polydioxane suture for elective sternal closure.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Luciani
authors.forename: Amedeo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anselmi
authors.forename: Gianfederico
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Possati
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000009:adverse effects; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D016687:Polydioxanone; D012086:Reoperation; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects; D013908:Thoracotomy
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016687:Polydioxanone