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Sternal dehiscence after open surgery is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a significant risk factor. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had an effect on the development of sternal dehiscence and whether the use of the Robicsek technique for sternal closure along with sternal support vest postoperatively would reduce the incidence of sternal dehiscence in patients with moderate/severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing cardiac surgery.

journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

Sternal dehiscence in patients with moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing cardiac surgery: The value of supportive thorax vests