Open AccessXiphoid-sparing midline sternotomy reduces wound infection risk after coronary bypass surgery
Author(s) -
Aref Rashed,
Zsófia Verzár,
Nasri Alotti,
Károly Gombocz
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of thoracic disease
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.682
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 2077-6624
pISSN - 2072-1439
DOI - 10.21037/jtd.2018.06.20
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , bypass surgery , median sternotomy , artery
Because of its advantages, full midline sternotomy has remained the main approach for cardiac surgery. However, the development of post-sternotomy wound infections is its primary disadvantage. We evaluated the impact of xiphoid process (XIP)-sparing midline sternotomy regarding reducing the risk of deep sternal wound infections (DSWIs).