%0 Journal Article %T Shoelace technique for the management of deep sternal wound infection. %A Kumbasar U %A Bonde P %A Kumbasar U %A Bonde P %J Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg %V 30 %N 3 %D Jul 2022 %M 36303688 %F 0.704 %R 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2022.22025 %X In this article, we describe a practical technique of managing deep sternal wound infection by combining two dynamic wound closure methods, namely gradual approximation of the wound edges using vessel loops: the shoelace technique and the vacuumassisted closure system.