Enhancing recovery and outcomes of sternal closure in cardiac surgery: Early results of a 400-patient comparison of suture tapes and steel wires

Suture tape sternal closure was effective, reproducible, and safe. It showed significant advantages over steel wires, including lower rates of sternal infection, dehiscence, and postoperative pain, as well as decreased opioid usage, and shorter hospital admission and closure times. We demonstrate the significant potential of this novel sternal closure system, especially for patients susceptible to sternal complications. Extended follow-up will be vital to demonstrate long-term efficacy.