Sternotomy complications after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting [CABG] risk factors?

ABSTRACT

The development of a sternotomy complication is multifactorial and numerous studies point to a multitude of patient- and procedure-related variables as underlying factors in this complication. Retrospective study analysis of 132 patients operated upon coronary artery bypass grafting. Sternal wound complications occurred to 19 patients [14.4], statistical analysis of the results demonstrated that prolonged mechanical ventilation, post operative blood loss and transfusion, prolonged bypass time, and diabetes mellitus was significant predictor risk factors for sternal wound complications risk factors. Identification of both patients' related risk factors and procedures related risk factors for sternal wound infection is very beneficial. Patients related factors should be lessened as much as possible while procedures related factors should be eliminated to abort any chance for sternal wound complication