Effect of BIMA use on the incidence of DSWI in high-risk subgroups
| Subgroup | OR (BIMA)* | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.87 | 0.69 to 1.09 | 0.217 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.13 | 0.99 to 1.29 | 0.082 |
| With chronic complications | 1.90 | 1.51 to 2.41 | <0.001 |
| Renal failure | 1.11 | 0.91 to 1.35 | 0.315 |
| With dialysis dependency | 0.92 | 0.49 to 1.72 | 0.796 |
*OR indicates the effect of BIMA use for the incidence of DSWI on each high-risk patient subgroup.
BIMA, bilateral internal mammary arteries; DSWI, deep sternal wound infection.