ICVTS on-line discussion A. Advantages of suture closure of sternotomy incision wound.
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham B9 5SS, UK.
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D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D014945:Wound Healing