The Effect of Birth Month on the Risk of Deep Sternal Wound Infections in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Heart Defect Surgery.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, however its surgical treatment remains risky with possible complications. There is increasing evidence that the month of birth (MOB) has been related to different health problems during life. The aim of this study was to identify the effect of MOB on the risk of deep sternal wound infections (DSWI) in patients after open-heart surgery.