Routine use of IV heparin following digital replantation and revascularization is not warranted. Surgical technique and type of injury remains the most important predictors for success in these complex procedures.
Although patients who undergo surgical correction of a deep sternal infection usually tolerate their intervention well, the mortality within 30 days remains high. This study has identified several factors explaining morbidity and mortality in this patient population.
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