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Unadjusted outcomes associated with center utilization of delayed sternal closure. Comparing the middle and high DSC group vs. low DSC group respectively, p=0.08 and p=0.14 for mortality, p=0.001 and p=0.009 for infection, and p=0.03 and p=0.004 for prolonged LOS. Lines extending from the bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. DSC = delayed sternal closure. LOS = length of stay
