Mortality after sternal reconstruction with pectoralis major flap vs omental flap for postsurgical mediastinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gianmarco CancelliTalal AlzghariArnaldo DimagliKatia AudisioAnas DabshaLamia HarikRoberto Perezgrovas Olaria Giovanni Jr SolettiMichelle DemetresMario F L Gaudino

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2022)

Our analysis found no association between the type of flap and postoperative mortality, the incidence of pneumonia, sepsis, operation time, and length of stay.

Keyphrases

breast reconstruction
soft tissue
risk factors
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
patients undergoing
type diabetes
septic shock