Methods A literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar up to March
2015 using the MeSH headings “Sternal Wound Infections-Prevention and …

Although the incidence of mediastinal wound infection in patients undergoing median
sternotomy for cardiopulmonary bypass is less than 1%, its associated morbidity, mortality …

Mediastinitis continues to be an important and life-threatening complication after median
sternotomy despite advances in prevention and treatment strategies, with an incidence of …

Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a rare but potentially devastating complication of
median sternotomy performed in cardiac surgery. The incidence of DSWI is reported to be …

BACKGROUND: Mediastinitis is a severe complication of coronary artery bypass grafting.
The aim of the present study was to determine incidence of mediastinitis, its risk factors, and …

An improved method of reducing and Stabilizing the Ster num after a Sternotomy includes
fixing a Staple at the anterior Surface of the Sternum adjacent to each outlet for trans-Sternal …

Mediastinitis is an uncommon complication after cardiac surgery; however, its associated
morbidity and mortality demand early recognition and emergency therapy. This review is …

Disruption and infection of median sternotomy wounds are grave complications often
associated with prolonged hospitalization, high cost, and significant mortality. Effective …

BACKGROUND: One factor for the development of sternal wound infection (SWI) is bony
instability after sternotomy. This study compares two surgical techniques with respect to the …

The purpose of this paper is to discuss sternal instability a problem occasionally associated
with midline sternotomy, including the etiology, predisposing conditions, diagnosis and …