| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652837 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Mediastinal infection after a cardiac operation is associated with substantial increases in length of stay, readmissions, and death. Reducing these infections remains a high priority, and improving post-operative glycemic management may reduce their risk in patients without diabetes.
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Authors
Louis P. MD, PhD, Katherine A. MS, Helena L. MS, John C. MD, MS, Brian C. MD, MHS, Michael MD, Annetine C. PhD, Ravi K. MD, Bryan A. MD, PhD, Deborah L. BSN, MPH, Nancy M. PA-C, Brian MD, Giampaolo PhD, Nishit MD, Eric A. MD, John D. MD, Eugene H. MD,