Association between HbA1c and deep sternal wound infection after coronary artery bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) constitutes a serious complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the dose-response relationship between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level and the risk of DSWI after CABG. Methods PubM...

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Main Authors: Wenyu Zhao, Jingui Xie, Zhichao Zheng, Han Zhou, Oon Cheong Ooi, Haidong Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02549-6