From: Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study)
Item | Patients |
---|---|
Age (y) | 69.7 ± 9.4 |
Male/Female | 31/9 |
Weight (Kg) | 77 ± 9.5 |
BMI (Kg/m2) | 47.1 ± 4.8 |
Obesity (BMI > 30 Kg/m2) | 27 (67.5%) |
Hypertension | 27 (67.5%) |
Diabetes | 14 (35%) |
Smoking | 10 (25%) |
Hypothyroidism | 2 (5%) |
Chronic Renal Failure | 11 (27.5%) |
COPD | 8 (20%) |
PVD | 1 (2.5%) |
Corticosteroid use | 1 (2.5%) |
CHF | 10 (25%) |
Re-operation | 3 (7.5%) |