Pathophysiological Impact of Delayed Sternal Closure on the Respiratory System and Hemodynamics in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
Abstract
Background: Delayed sternal closure is often necessary in pediatric cardiac surgery; however, its impact on the respiratory system and hemodynamics remains unclear. To our knowledge no prior studies have assessed intrapleural pressure (P pl ) changes after delayed sternal closure using esophageal pressure (P es ) measurements. This study aimed to investigate the respiratory system and hemodynamic changes associated with delayed sternal closure in pediatric patients using P es measurement. Methods: This retrospective observational study included subjects
Fields of Study & Subjects
Surgical site infection prevention
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Respiratory Care
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Volume
- 71
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 837–843
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN