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ArticleZhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi2024

[Pay attention to the prevention and treatment of deep sternal wound infection after sternotomy].

H Guan, Y Chen

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Article in Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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2 authors.

H GuanDepartment of Burns and Cutaneous Surgery, Burn Center of PLA, the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
Y ChenDepartment of Burns and Cutaneous Surgery, Burn Center of PLA, the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.

Funding

Industry-University-Research Innovation Fund of Ministry of Education of China 2021JH030
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is one of the potential and catastrophic complications after cardiac surgery. Despite the use of smaller incisions, routine application of prophylactic antibiotic and optimized blood glucose management, the incidence rate of DSWI still fluctuates between 1% and 5%. The early symptoms and signs of DSWI are not often obvious, making it too late for the clinicians to intervene in the process. Once left untreated, DSWI carries a very high mortality rate. Therefore, early prevention, diagnosis, and appropriate management of DSWI are crucial in preventing its progression to life-threatening outcomes. Considering the clinical severity and treatment complexity of DSWI, this article focuses on preventive experiences in each stage of DSWI, and reconstructive strategies after DSWI happens, raising attention among the medical community regarding DSWI.

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Cardiac Surgical ProceduresPlastic Surgery ProceduresHumansSternotomySternumSurgical Wound Infection

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PMID38418173
PMCPMC11630173

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