Use of an occlusive dressing for 2 weeks reduces the incidence of sternal wound infections

ANZ J Surg. 2005 Mar;75(3):179-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2005.03320.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Occlusive Dressings*
  • Sternum / surgery*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / epidemiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
  • Thoracotomy / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors