Computed Tomography Imaging Assessment of the Effect of Vancomycin Paste on Poststernotomy Healing.

Purpose: To assess vancomycin paste effect on poststernotomy healing in high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients compared to bone wax using the 6-point computed tomography (CT) score. Additionally assessed the reliability of this score and its relationship to the occurrence of infection.

Patients And Methods: A prospective comparative analysis included 126 high-risk CABG patients.