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Stainless steel wires are the superior sternal closure technique after cardiac surgery, offering better outcomes than cables and similar results to plating. Wires provide cost-effective sternal repair with reduced complications.

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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

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  • Sternotomy is a common cardiac surgery approach with no single superior sternal closure technique.
  • Patient factors and surgeon training influence sternal closure method selection.
  • Achieving bony union and preventing deep sternal wound infection are key goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the optimal sternal closure technique following adult cardiac surgery.
  • To compare the efficacy of wires, cables, and plating for sternal repair.
  • To identify risk factors associated with postoperative sternal complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of adult cardiac surgery patients undergoing sternotomy in 2021.
  • Analysis of sternal re-approximation using wires, cables, or plating.
  • Evaluation of short-term (<30 days) and 1-year follow-up outcomes, including reintervention rates and infection complications.

Main Results:

  • Wire closure showed superior outcomes compared to cable closure, with fewer reinterventions and readmissions.
  • Sternal plating yielded similar results to wire closure.
  • Risk factors like diabetes and emergency surgery increased the likelihood of short-term sternal complications.

Conclusions:

  • Wires are supported as the superior sternal repair technique due to similar outcomes to plating and lower cost.
  • Cable closure was associated with increased need for surgical reintervention, readmission, and antibiotics.
  • Optimal sternal closure is crucial for preventing complications and ensuring patient recovery.