CTICasesSternal Dehiscence
Imaging findings
Changed orientation of sternotomy wires (e.g., horizontal flipping) and widening of the sternal fragments on follow-up radiographs and CT.
Key takeaways
Radiographic signs of wire displacement are critical early indicators of dehiscence, which may occur before external skin separation.
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