Özyüksel, Arda10.07.20192019-07-1010.07.20192019-07-102016Özyüksel, A. (2016). eComment. Complex and novel versus simple and traditional approaches for sternal closure. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 22(5), 667-667. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivw0701569-92931569-9285https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivw070https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/2714WOS: 000376402700023PubMed ID: 27114395I congratulate Grabert and colleagues for presenting their experience with a novel sternal closure system [1]. Mechanical sternal stabilization devices (MSSD) have significantly developed in the last decade. Although many theoretical advantages have been proposed, the clinical results may be controversial [2]. The plates usually include large holes and the screws occupy significant space in the sternum, which may become a nidus for bacterial growth and invasion. Herein, I would like to emphasize some major advantages of the traditional wiring originally described by Robicsek et al. [3].eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessNegative-Pressure Wound TherapyWounds and InjuriesBandagesLetter22566766710.1093/icvts/ivw070Q3Q1