Predictors of Reopening the Sternum in Children After Cardiac Surgery

Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: 235 - 239
Published: Mar 1, 2020
Abstract
Capillary leak syndrome can be severe in children after open-heart surgery which may hinder sternum closure and described as mediastinal tamponade. Reopening the sternum postoperatively may help maintaining hemodynamics and respiratory function. We looked for predictors that indicate the need for reopening the sternum.A retrospective cohort study.A single cardiac center experience from 2009 to end of 2015.All children who required emergent...
Paper Details
Title
Predictors of Reopening the Sternum in Children After Cardiac Surgery
Published Date
Mar 1, 2020
Volume
21
Issue
3
Pages
235 - 239
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