Role of vacuum assisted suction drainage in management of deep sternal wound infection: Experience in one center

The incidence of DSWI was similar in our center to that in other cardiothoracic centers. Various risk factors were found to be associated with DSWI. The DSWI pathogens in our center are similar to those in other reports most of our patients were treated successfully with this technique with excellent wound healing. So, vacuum therapy is safe and effective method for treating DSWI.