Topical rifampicin for prevention of deep sternal wound infections in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-64310-y
Abstract: Deep sternal wound infections (DSWI), although an infrequent complication, significantly impair postoperative outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Among several preventive strategies, topical antibiotic therapy immediately before sternal closure has been strongly advocated.… read more here.
Keywords: deep sternal; patients undergoing; wound infections; topical rifampicin ... See more keywords
Candida spp. Deep Sternal Wound Infections: A Consequence of Antibiotic use?
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae157
Abstract: Abstract A cluster of deep sternal wound infections caused by Candida spp. occurred at our institution. Investigation did not disclose a common environmental source. We postulate that broad-spectrum antibiotic surgical prophylaxis and liberal use of… read more here.
Keywords: sternal wound; deep sternal; wound infections; candida spp ... See more keywords
A National Study of the Impact of Delayed Flap Timing for Treatment of Patients with Deep Sternal Wound Infection
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003514
Abstract: Background: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of delayed flap closure on mortality and resource use for treatment of deep sternal wound infection. Methods: The authors analyzed the Truven MarketScan Databases from 2009 to… read more here.
Keywords: deep sternal; infection; flap closure; wound infection ... See more keywords
Book Review: Deep Sternal Wound Infections.
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001198
Abstract: T his multi-author comprehensive textbook is designed to cover holistic sternal dehiscence management. The book does not present any supplementary material or digital video disc. The book comprises of 15 chapters with emphasis on basic… read more here.
Keywords: deep sternal; wound; wound infections; management ... See more keywords
Early onset of deep sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery is associated with decreased survival: A propensity weighted analysis.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16009
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To compare outcomes after the development of early (≤30 days) versus delayed (>30 days) deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) after cardiac surgery. METHODS Between 2005 and 2016, 64 patients were treated surgically for DSWI… read more here.
Keywords: deep sternal; surgery; dswi; wound ... See more keywords
Transverse colon herniation into the anterior mediastinum following omental flap treatment for deep sternal wound infection
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2024-262135
Abstract: We present a case of a patient in his 70s with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and chronic renal failure. He was on haemodialysis and had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery for three-vessel disease. On postoperative day… read more here.
Keywords: wound; deep sternal; wound infection; sternal wound ... See more keywords
The impact of two radical sternectomy surgical techniques on the outcome of deep sternal wound infections
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DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02491-7
Abstract: Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a rare, yet devastating complication after cardiac surgery. While the surgical treatment always implies the soft tissue and bone debridement, there is little data about this procedure. The… read more here.
Keywords: sternal wound; deep sternal; radical sternectomy; surgical techniques ... See more keywords
Platelet-leukocyte rich gel application in the prevention of deep sternal wound problems after cardiac surgery in obese diabetic patients.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.04.42
Abstract: Background Deep sternal wound problems (DSWP) are a rare, but serious complication following cardiac surgery requiring extensive medical treatment and resulting in increased mortality. Cardiac surgery patients presenting with both obesity and diabetes mellitus type… read more here.
Keywords: application; deep sternal; dswp; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Vacuum-assisted closure vs. bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps for deep sternal wounds infection.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.76
Abstract: Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a life-threatening complication after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of reconstructing infected poststernotomy wounds with either vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) after… read more here.
Keywords: assisted closure; deep sternal; bilateral pectoralis; pectoralis major ... See more keywords
Deep Sternal Wound Infection Following OPCAB: Delving Deeper into the Predisposition!
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DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2021-0547
Abstract: Predisposition to deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) following off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) grafting surgery classifies as an area of particular research interest. Given the fact that a sound evaluation of the risk factors for… read more here.
Keywords: dswi; predisposition; sternal wound; wound infection ... See more keywords
Deep Sternal Wound Tuberculosis with Hypo-gamma-globulinemia
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0617-17
Abstract: A 44-year-old man was referred to our hospital for the treatment of a pulmonary and deep sternal wound tuberculosis infection, which is an extremely rare type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Laboratory testing revealed a serum immunoglobulin… read more here.
Keywords: deep sternal; hypo gamma; gamma globulinemia; tuberculosis ... See more keywords