Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2871138 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2016 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Skeletonization is associated with a significant protective effect with regard to sternal infection after coronary artery bypass graft surgery with BITA. Being female is a major risk factor for infection, and the risk is not modified significantly with a strategy of skeletonization in women.
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Assessment of the Association of Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Skeletonization and Sternal Wound Infection After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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