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Pictorial representation of the five different sternal closure techniques used. (a) Approximation with stainless steel sternal wires alone. (b) Approximation with multifilament sternal cables alone.(c) Approximation with sternal wires and a single plate at rib number 6. (d) Approximation with sternal cables and a single plate at rib number 6. (e) Approximation with four plates.
