A RETROPROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE AND RISK FACTOR IDENTIFICATION OF STERNAL DEHISCENCE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CARDIAC SURGERY- OUR INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE.

DR.V.ANANDKUMAR

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

A RETROPROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE INCIDENCE AND RISK FACTOR IDENTIFICATION OF STERNAL DEHISCENCE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CARDIAC SURGERY- OUR INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Dr. V. Anandkumar

Abstract :

Median Sternotomy is an integral part of Cardiothoracic Surgery that has allowed access to the mediastinal and intrathoracic structures. Though a major advantage since its inception, there has been disadvantages as well, most important of which is sternal dehiscence.

Sternal dehiscence is the process of separation of the bony sternum, which is often accompanied by surgical site wound infection and mediastinitis. Sternal wound infection and dehiscence have been reported to occur in approximately 1.0 - 8.5% of cases.