Polymer cable tie closure of the sternum: Is it an acceptable fix?

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Tex.

Published: October 2018

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