Mediastinal Infection after Cardiac Surgery

Michael G. Sarr; Vincent L. Gott; Timothy R. Townsend

doi:10.1016/S0003-4975(10)62300-4

Mediastinal Infection after Cardiac Surgery

Michael G. Sarr, Vincent L. Gott, Timothy R. Townsend

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Abstract

Mediastinitis is an uncommon complication after cardiac surgery; however, its associated morbidity and mortality demand early recognition and emergency therapy. This review is intended to emphasize certain features of the incidence, pathogenesis, and bacteriology of this complication in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass through a median sternotomy. The diagnosis and treatment of mediastinitis after cardiac surgical procedures, as well as methods of prevention, are also reviewed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	415-423
Number of pages	9
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	38
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4975(10)62300-4
State	Published - 1984
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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