 The sternum was closed with interrupted wire, linea alba with running 0 Prolene, the sternal fascia was closed with running 0 Prolene, the subcutaneous tissue with running 2-0 Dexon and the skin with running 3-0 Dexon subcuticular stitch. 
The sternum was closed with interrupted wire , linea alba with running 0 Prolene , the sternal fascia was closed with running 0 Prolene , the subcutaneous tissue with running 2 - 0 Dexon and the skin with running 3 - 0 Dexon subcuticular stitch .