Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10103727 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Transfusion requirements, BMI, and sternal wound infections might be associated with subxiphoid hernias after median sternotomy. Sternal wound infection increases the risk of recurrent incisional hernia.
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Authors
Richard A. MD, Fredrick J. (FACS), Eren MD, Bipan MD, J. Michael (FACS),