Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a rare but severe complication after
cardiac surgical procedures and has been associated with increased early morbidity and …

Background Mediastinitis is a rare but severe infection, defined as an inflammation of the
connective tissues and structures within the mediastinum. Due to its proximity to vital …

Acute mediastinitis is a rare infection that carries high morbidity and mortality. They are
complications seen most often with deep sternal wound infections from surgeries with …

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the additional costs and length of stay (LOS)
due to surgical site infections (SSIs) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at Jena …

Objective: To develop a risk score for deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) after isolated
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Design: Multicenter, prospective study. Setting …

Background Deep sternal wound infections are rare but severe complications after median
sternotomy and can be managed with sternal reconstruction. The use of pectoralis major flap …

Background Prevention of cardiac surgical site infection has largely focused on reducing
infection due to Staphylococcus aureus, although other bacteria also play an important role …

Nosocomial infections are a common complication in clinical practice with major impact on
surgical success and patient outcome. The probability of nosocomial infections is rapidly …

Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has significantly improved outcomes
in individuals with superficial and deep sternal wound dehiscence (SWD). We report our …

Gram-negative bacteria as a cause of mediastinitis after car... : Current Opinion in Infectious
Diseases Gram-negative bacteria as a cause of mediastinitis after cardiac surgery : Current …