| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8653087 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although delayed chest closure may have an important role in the immediate management of recipients of a lung transplant, it is an independent risk factor for surgical site infection, and this is associated with increased morbidity.
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Authors
Patrick R. MD, Bradford C. MD, Chad MD, Derek E. MD, PhD, Daniel MD, PhD, Varun MD, Bryan MD, G. Alexander MD, Alexander S. MD, Roger D. MD, Elbert P. MD, Ramsey R. MD,