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Failure of wound healing or sternal re‐infection after revision for mediastinitis, univariate analysis
| Failure of wound healing < 2 weeks | Re‐infection between 2 and 12 weeks | Re‐infection after 12 weeks | Pectoralis major muscle flap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAC (n = 4) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| TCD (n = 14) | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
VAC, vacuum‐assisted closure; TCD, traditional closed drainage.
