Abstract
Sternal instability with mediastenitis is a very serious complication after median sternotomy. Sternal dehiscence repair together with debridement of the infected tissue is the mainstay of therapy where various modalities are employed. Here, we report the use of titanium plate for sternum stabilization in a patient with sternal dehiscence and superficial wound infection.

Key words: Sternotomy; surgical wound dehiscence; titanium plate fixation