STERNAL WOUND INFECTION AFTER CARDIAC SURGERY: LOOKING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PERIOPERATIVE VARIABLES AND PATHOGEN AGENTS
Anno:
2024
Background: Sternal wound infection (SWI) can be a major complication of cardiac surgery. Both the risk factors and the pathogens agents are well known today. Yet, possible interactions between perioperative variables and pathogens have not been explored. Methods: Between Jan 1st, 2006 and Nov 30, 2023 (~18 years), perioperative…