| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871256 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Risk factors for sternal wound infections after cardiac operations vary with the type of surgical procedure. In patients undergoing valve operations or combined operations, procedure-related risk factors (revision for bleeding, duration of operation) independently predict infection. In patients undergoing CABG, not only procedure-related risk factors but also bilateral internal thoracic artery harvest and patient characteristics (diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, female sex) are predictive of sternal wound infection. Preventive interventions may be justified according to the type of operation.
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Authors
Katharina MD, Urs MD, Sina MD, Gottfried MD, Martin MD, Jonas MD, Thierry MD,