Incidence, types and outcomes of sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery in Saudi Arabia. A retrospective medical chart review.

Conclusion: Despite the low incidence of postoperative SWIs, the risk of sternal osteomyelitis development persists. Meticulous choice of CABG components and appropriate postoperative management, especially detecting early signs of SWI could contribute to lower its incidence and complications. PMID: 32020152 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32020152?dopt=Abstract

Source: Saudi Medical Journal - February 7, 2020 Category: Middle East Health Tags: Saudi Med J Source Type: research