Abstract
One-hundred and fifty patients undergoing open heart surgery were investigated for development of postoperative wound infections. These patients underwent midline sternotmy for various procedures like coronary artery bypass, valve replacements and repair of congenital defects. Sternal wound infections developed in 14 (9.3%) patients. Two patients of coronary bypass developed leg wound infections. Possible risk factors were evaluated by univariate analysis. Results indicated that length of stay in the ICU, re-exploration/resuturing and prolonged use of intravascular and urinary catheters and chest tubes were significantly associated with increased risk of wound infection (p value < 0.05).
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