Impact of Tracheostomy Status on Sternal Wound Infections in Children Following Median Sternotomy.

Rohit NallaniBrevin J MillerJanelle R Noel-MacDonnellMeghan TracyJason R BrownJames E O'BrienDaniel R Jensen

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

The risk of developing a SWI in children undergoing sternotomy is significantly greater in those with a tracheostomy and underlying pulmonary disease. Further study is needed to understand other contributing factors and ways to mitigate this risk.

Keyphrases

young adults
aortic valve replacement
mechanical ventilation
pulmonary hypertension
intensive care unit
coronary artery disease
left ventricular
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
ejection fraction
aortic stenosis