Wound infection management in early period after sternotomy

Key Points

• This research examines the relationship between chest wall stability and treatment strategies for wound infections after sternotomy.
• Comparative analysis of two treatment strategies for wound infections following sternotomy.
• Assessment of chest wall stability in patients.
• Evaluation of mortality rates in early and long-term periods after treatment.
• Vacuum therapy showed effectiveness in patients without sternal diastasis.
• Mortality rates were comparable between treatment groups in both early and long-term follow-ups.