Should vacuum-assisted closure therapy be routinely used for management of deep sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery?

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) should be routinely used for management of deep sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery. Altogether, 198 papers were identified using the reported search. A further three relevant papers were identified by hand searching reference lists. Thirteen papers represented the best evidence on...