title: Use of an occlusive dressing for 2 weeks reduces the incidence of sternal wound infections.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors