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Haruki Tanaka1, Tasuku Kawaguchi1, Junya Kimura1
1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery Shinshu University School of Medicine Matsumoto Japan.
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Abstract
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Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene cables may provide a useful and effective non-metallic alternative for sternal closure in patients with suspected or confirmed metal hypersensitivity, particularly in emergency cardiac surgery where preoperative allergy testing is not feasible.