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Sternal Closure in High-BMI Patients: Cable vs Wire
Sponsor: Samsun University
Summary
This retrospective study compares two sternal closure techniques-standard stainless-steel wires and rigid cable systems-in adult patients with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 who underwent open-heart surgery between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2024. The study aims to evaluate the incidence of sternal instability, wound infections, reoperation, and length of stay in the intensive care unit and hospital. Findings may help inform surgical decision-making for high-BMI patients.
Official title: Sternal Closure Techniques in High-BMI Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Comparison of Cable and Wire Systems
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2025-08-30
Last Updated
2025-07-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Samsun University Faculty of medicine
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)