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Wound infection management in early period after sternotomy | Synapse

March 28, 2026Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery0 citations

Wound infection management in early period after sternotomy

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IVI.A. VinokurovRussian Scientific Center of Surgery DTD. G. TagabilevRussian Scientific Center of Surgery GLG.V. LevRussian Scientific Center of Surgery

Key Points

This research examines the relationship between chest wall stability and treatment strategies for wound infections after sternotomy.
Comparative analysis of two treatment strategies for wound infections following sternotomy.
Assessment of chest wall stability in patients.
Evaluation of mortality rates in early and long-term periods after treatment.
Vacuum therapy showed effectiveness in patients without sternal diastasis.
Mortality rates were comparable between treatment groups in both early and long-term follow-ups.

Abstract

Chest wall stability may be decisive in choosing treatment strategy. Vacuum therapy is effective in patients without sternal diastasis. Mortality rate in early and long-term period after treatment was comparable in both groups.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771198bbfbc51511e0f5c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17116/hirurgia202603171