| Group I | Group II | |
Subgroup II A | Subgroup II B | ||
Sternal instability | 1/280 (0.36%) | 16/194 (8.28%) | Nil |
Sternal dehiscence | Nil | 3/194 (1.55%) | 1/194 (0.51%) |
Mediastinitis | Nil | Nil | 1/194 (0.51%) |
Mortality due to sternal complications | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Infected sternal wire | Nil | 1/194 (0.51%) | 1/194 (0.51%) |