title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV89086. Electronic address: jelosanoff@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Julian E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Losanoff
mesh_terms: D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000150:complications*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000601:surgery*