| Literature DB >> 6740470 |
M G Sarr, L Watkins, J R Stewart.
Abstract
The simple and quick technique of mediastinal aspiration (mediastinal tap) can facilitate the early diagnosis of mediastinitis in the postoperative cardiac surgical patient. This technique offers objective evidence of mediastinal infection before the development of wound drainage or sternal instability, or both.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID： 6740470
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Gynecol Obstet ISSN： 0039-6087