title: Editorial comment: Re: Negative microbiological results are not mandatory in deep sternal wound infections before wound closure.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Misfeld
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D056346:Sternotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques