Factors Affecting the Incidence of Wound Infection in Patients after Valve Replacement
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Postoperative sternal wound infections cause considerable extra morbidity, mortality and costs. This study was conducted in the Unit of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Minia University Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ain-shams University Hospital undergoing valve replacement in the period between July 2016 to July 2017 on 108 patients undergoing valve replacement. Included both gender from 16 to 70 years elective cases after exclusion association with CABG patients. Subject and Methods: We selected 108 patients undergoing valve replacement. We performed a one-year centre analysis of prospective surveillance in patients having cardiac surgery. The patients’ charts were reviewed and data were entered into a computer spread sheet. Results: This prospective study included 108 consecutive patients who underwent cardiac surgery for heart valve disease during the study period. Age of all patients ranged from 18 to 65 years with mean ± standard deviation of 38.07±12.35 years. Conclusion: Despite many advances in prevention, sternal wound infection remains a significant postoperative complication after cardiac surgery.
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Mohsen Abdelkrem
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