Outcomes of Primary versus Secondary Delayed Sternal Closure in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

CONCLUSIONS: PDSC demonstrated better outcomes than SDSC. Sternal reopening can be life-saving, but when anticipated, PDSC can yield better outcomes.PMID:33662305 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.02.029

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 4, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohamed F Elsisy Joseph A Dearani Juan A Crestanello Elena M Ashikhmina Charlotte S Van Dorn Elizabeth H Stephens Source Type: research