| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945415 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of DSWI after tracheostomy, in our experience, is not as high as previously reported. Tracheostomy can be performed safely after median sternotomy with a low morbidity and mortality rate. However, if DSWI occurs after tracheostomy, mortality is significant.
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Authors
Seth Daniel MD, Daniel L. MD, Rebecca BA, Kamal A. MD, Joseph MD, Robert A. MD, Joseph I. MD,