Muscle flap coverage of sternal wound infections – Procedures
What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure Surgical site infections are second only to urinary tract infections as a cause of nosocomial infections. Such infections are divided into superficial sternal site infections (SSSIs) and deep sternal site infections (DSSIs). DSSIs are a major source of morbidity, mortality, and cost for patients having undergone cardiac…
