{Reference Type}: Journal Article {Title}: Shoelace technique for the management of deep sternal wound infection. {Author}: Kumbasar U;Bonde P;Kumbasar U;Bonde P; {Journal}: Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg {Volume}: 30 {Issue}: 3 {Year}: Jul 2022 {Factor}: 0.704 {DOI}: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2022.22025 {Abstract}: 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.