Early Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Management following Vacuum-Assisted Closure in Poststernotomy Mediastinitis
Background: Poststernotomy mediastinitis, commonly called deep sternal wound infection (DSWI), is a highly concerning complication that can occur in individuals who have undergone cardiac surgery. The optimal way for management is still not well established; antibiotics and frequent debridement foll...
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Main Authors: | Rafik F. Soliman, Hatem M. Soltan, Saeed O. Abdelwahed, Ibrahim M. Khalil |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine
2024-07-01
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Series: | SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://svuijm.journals.ekb.eg/article_356870.html |
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