title: [Overview of primary sternal closure techniques].
abstract: The aim of the overview study is to describe the currently used methods of primary median sternotomy closure in adult cardiac surgery. In the review of published literature, we draw on the data and focus on the methodology, indications, advantages, limitations, biomechanical and clinical results of the different methods in relation to the incidence of deep sternal wound complications after median sternotomy in adult cardiac surgery.Key words: sternum sternotomy adult cardiac surgery surgical procedures.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Nešpor
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Fila
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Černý
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Němec
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D056346:Sternotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques