2013
DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2013.8253
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A new technique for sternal wound closure in obese patients undergoing open heart surgery

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“…Patients with DM and osteoporosis should be carefully evaluated for IMA harvesting during CABG surgery for better sternal healing. In order to improve wound healing and reduce tension over the skin, supportive prolene sutures with nylon packages may be applied, especially in obese patients (12). A major limitation of this study is its retrospective design with relatively small size of the groups.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Patients with DM and osteoporosis should be carefully evaluated for IMA harvesting during CABG surgery for better sternal healing. In order to improve wound healing and reduce tension over the skin, supportive prolene sutures with nylon packages may be applied, especially in obese patients (12). A major limitation of this study is its retrospective design with relatively small size of the groups.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%