Table 1 Preoperative risk factors for mediastinitis after cardiac surgery
Risk factors | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Mitral regurgitation | 13 (61.9) |
Peripheral vascular disease | 12 (57.1) |
Aortic stenosis | 7 (33.3) |
Dialysis dependent renal insufficiency | 7 (33.3) |
Diabetes | 6 (28.6) |
Internal mammary artery bypass | 3 (14.3) |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2 (9.5) |