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. 1985 Jan;39(1):88-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62530-1.

Mersilene ribbon closure of the median sternotomy: an improvement over wire closure

R H Johnston Jr, R Garcia-Rinaldi, G D Vaughan 3rd, D Bricker

Mersilene ribbon closure of the median sternotomy: an improvement over wire closure

R H Johnston Jr et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1985 Jan.

Abstract

With the increased utilization of median sternotomy in thoracic surgery, some difficulties have arisen with closure of the sternum. This article presents a simple, easy-to-perform method of sternal closure utilizing reinforcement of the sternal halves with a material that is less likely to cut through the sternum and that is readily available.

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