Can post-sternotomy mediastinitis be prevented by a closed incision management system?

• Main Authors: Dohmen, Pascal M. (Author), Markou, Thanasie (Author), Ingemansson, Richard (Author), Rotering, Heinrich (Author), Hartman, Jean M. (Author), van Valen, René (Author), Brunott, Maaike (Author), Kramer, Axel (Author), Segers, Patrique (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House, 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

[english] Post-sternotomy mediastinitis is a serious complication after cardiothoracic surgery and contribute significantly to post-operative morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Negative pressure wound therapy is today's golden standard for post-sternotomy mediastinitis treatment. A sys...