The aim of this study is to systematically explore the perioperative presence of P acnes in all layers of sternal wound incision as well as contamination of graft material and prosthetic valves during primary operation. Secondly, to compare if different regimes of antibiotics affects the bacterial growth. Cultures will be taken from the skin, subcutaneous, and from the implanted valve prostheses with a rayon swab.Graft and Felt material will, after being pressed subcutaneous for 15 sec, placed into prepared sterile bottles containing broth for aerobe and anaerobe cultures. Surgical gloves will be cultured.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Cultures taken from skin, subcutaneous tissue, surigal materials and surgical gloves at incision and after two hours.
Örebro University hospital
Örebro, Sweden
Bacterial growth, C acnes
Growth of C acnes in cultures taken both from patients and surgical materials used in the primary operation.
Time frame: Five months
Bacterial growth, other
Growth of bacteria in cultures taken both from patients and surgical materials
Time frame: Five months
Difference between subgroups
Difference in bacterial growth between subgroups.
Time frame: Five months
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