2013
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1076.1000130
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The Conundrums of Defect Management in Deep Sternal Wound Infection: Review

Abstract: Deep Sternal Wound Infection (DWSI) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality following Cardiac surgery. Equally many methods of preventing it from occurring have been stated however when it does occur, the management by debridement and provision of cover for the defect can be challenging and thus different treatment options are instituted with various degrees of success. The use of Vacuum Assisted Closure therapy was stated as been mere effective in treatment of DSWI with mechanism not known but b… Show more

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