Posthorax® Support Vest Prevents Mediastinitis after Cardiac Surgery in a Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial Leading to Dramatic Cost Reduction
The thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon(2010)
Abstract
Methods: 1009 patients (pts.) after cardiac surgery were computer-based randomized (1: 1) in a multicenter prospective randomized study to postoperatively carry the support vest (Gr. A n=402) or not (Gr. B n=505). 102 pts. refused the vest (Gr. C). We analyzed clinical data incl. wound complication related extra costs during a 90 day follow-up.
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