Deep sternal wound infections: Evidence for prevention, treatment, and reconstructive surgery
Median sternotomy is the most popular approach in cardiac surgery. Post-sternotomy wound complications are rare, but the occurrence of a deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a catastrophic event associated with higher morbidity and mortality, longer hospital stays, and increased costs. A literatur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Archives of Plastic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-2018-01151.pdf |