Andrea Vaca

[ 1 ] - Effect of topical Vancomycin on consolidation of sternum surgical fracture in open-heart surgery

Introduction: The physiological process of sternum surgical fracture consolidation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery could be prolonged by the invasion of gram-positive saprophytic bacteria which perpetuates the local inflammatory process despite the standardized aseptic and antiseptic measures in cardiac surgery. In this regard, the topical application of Vancomycin can e...