Local Collagen-Gentamicin and Extra Fixation of the Sternum for Prevention of Sternal Wound Infection in Cardiac Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of the present study is to evaluate a new technique for prevention of sternal wound
infection consisting of local application of collagen-gentamicin in addition to routine i.v.
antibiotic prophylaxis.
The technique has been evaluated in a previous randomised study. The aim of the present study
is to evaluate the technique after it has been introduced in clinical practise to monitor the
bacterial antibiotic susceptibility and to verify that the suggested reduction in sternal
wound infection still exits.