| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879088 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Apart from previously described risk factors for the development of postoperative mediastinitis, we found preoperative atrial fibrillation and an elevated C-reactive protein level to be significant predictors of mediastinitis in patients undergoing CABG.
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Authors
Ted W.O. MD, Mohamed A. MD, Jacques P.A.M. MD, PhD, Elisabeth J. PhD, André A.J. MD, PhD, Albert H.M. MD,