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