 The sternum was closed with figure-of-eight stainless steel wire, the linea alba with figure-of-eight #1 Vicryl, the sternal fascia with running #1 Vicryl, the subcu with running 2-0 Dexon and the skin with a running 4-0 Dexon subcuticular stitch.
The sternum was closed with figure - of - eight stainless steel wire , the linea alba with figure - of - eight # 1 Vicryl , the sternal fascia with running # 1 Vicryl , the subcu with running 2 - 0 Dexon and the skin with a running 4 - 0 Dexon subcuticular stitch .