Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most significant complications in surgical
patients and are strongly associated with poorer prognosis. Due to their aggressive …

The incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after cardiac surgery depends on the definition
used. A distinction is generally made between mediastinitis, as defined by the US Centers …

AIM: Postoperative wound infections generally cause considerable extra morbidity, mortality
and costs. The prevalence of total wound infections after cardiac surgery, including both …

When we noticed an increasing incidence of deep sternal surgical site infections (DSSI), a
bundle of interdisciplinary infection control measures was initiated in order to prevent further …

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and predictors of deep
sternal wound infection (DSWI) in a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing cardiac …

Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a dreaded complication of cardiac
surgery with considerable consequences in terms of mortality, morbidity and treatment costs …

Deep sternal wound infections (DSWI) continue to be a relatively uncommon event occurring
in about 1%–2% of all patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, the sheer number of …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common complications after open heart surgery.
Fortunately, most are superficial and respond to minor wound debridement and antibiotics …

Objective. To determine the incidence of and identify risk factors for sternal surgical site
infection (SSI). Design. Prospective cohort study. Data on potential risk factors, including the …

OBJECTIVE: Prediction of surgical site infection and mortality after cardiac surgery might
allow for interventions to reduce adverse outcomes. We sought to evaluate existing risk …