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ArticleKardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery2026

Rigid plate fixation versus wire cerclage for sternal closure after coronary artery bypass grafting: a retrospective cohort study.

Sefer Kaya, Ahmet Kirbas, Metin Onur Beyaz

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Article in Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sefer KayaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Hatay, Turkey.
Ahmet KirbasDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Metin Onur BeyazDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Hatay, Turkey.

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Abstract

Introduction: Sternal dehiscence remains a significant complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), particularly in high-risk patients. Evidence comparing rigid plate fixation with conventional wire cerclage is limited. Aim: To compare clinical outcomes and perioperative resource utilization between rigid plate fixation and wire cerclage for sternal closure after CABG. Material and methods: This retrospective single-center cohort study included 118 patients undergoing CABG (plate fixation Results: Plate fixation was associated with significantly lower sternal dehiscence (3.4% vs. 11.6%; Conclusions: Rigid plate fixation is associated with improved sternal stability and reduced morbidity, particularly among high-risk CABG patients.

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coronary artery bypass graftingpostoperative complicationsrigid plate fixationsternal closuresternal dehiscencewire cerclage

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PMID42688885
PMCPMC13535809

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