Research Article
Comparison of Two Sternal Closure Techniques Based on Risk Factors: A Prospective, Observational Study
| | Variables | Groups | | Sternal cable | Sternal wire | | Mean ± SD | Median (min.-max.) | | | Median (min.-max.) |
| | Intensive care stay | 49 | | 3.00 (1.00-17.00) | 51 | | 3.00 (2.00-6.00) | | Hospital stay | 49 | | 7.00 (2.00-27.00) | 51 | | 7.00 (5.00-15.00) | | Drainage | 49 | | 900.00 (15.00-2400.00) | 51 | | 750.00 (350.00-1300.00) | | Pain killer requirement | 44 | | 2.00 (1.00-6.00) | 50 | | 2.00 (1.00-4.00) | | Age | 49 | | 67.00 (22.00-86.00) | 51 | | 68.00 (52.00-85.00) | | BMI | 47 | | 26.40 (21.40-36.35) | 51 | | 26.40 (22.84-37.83) |
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