Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883911 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In contrast to our earlier studies, adjunctive VAC therapy markedly reduced required surgical interventions, reoperation for persistent infections, and the hospitalization period. Thus, VAC provides a viable and efficacious adjunctive method by which to treat postoperative wound infection after medial sternotomy.
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Authors
Kyle Northcote MD, PhD, Laura RN, MN, Sammy C. BS, James L. MD,