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Ann Thorac Surg 1991;51:844-845
© 1991 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Bartolomé Churruca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Accepted for publication January 25, 1991.
* Address reprint requests to Dr Leyro-Diaz, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Bartolome Churruca, Uspallata 3400, 1437-Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A technique of reinforced sternal closure with stainless steel struts is described. Stable sternum avoids severe complications such as mediastinitis and sternal dehiscence.
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