 With excellent hemostasis, the intercostal space was closed with 4-0 Vicryl sutures and the muscular planes were reapproximated with 5-0 Caprosyn running suture in two layers. 
With excellent hemostasis , the intercostal space was closed with 4 - 0 Vicryl sutures and the muscular planes were reapproximated with 5 - 0 Caprosyn running suture in two layers .