Abstract:Despite improvements in prophylactic strategies, sternal wound infection following cardiac surgery still remains a significant complication, associated with prolonged hospitalization, high costs, patient discomfort and significant mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the local application of collagen-gentamicin sponges (GMCS) placed between the sternal halves before closure may decrease the incidence of median sternotomy wound infection. Between April 2008 and December 2009, 236 patients we… Show more
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