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  • Title: Sternal Closure With Tie Bands: A Word of Caution.
    Author: Samuels L.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2016 Aug; 102(2):e121-2. PubMed ID: 27449444.
    Abstract:
    The median sternotomy for cardiac operations can be reapproximated in a variety of ways. Traditionally, sternal wires have been used in several configurations to afford satisfactory closure. Alternative techniques include cables, plates, and clip-like devices. A relatively recent addition to the menu of options is the plastic tie band. Although a few studies have suggested its efficacy, this favorable experience has not been universal. The purpose of this report is to describe a failure in closure and the reaction of the soft tissue around it.
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