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Ann Thorac Surg 1982;33:382-384
© 1982 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Fever and Infection after Cardiac Operation

Francis D. Pien, M.D.*, Peter W.L. Ho, M.D., David J.G. Fergusson, M.D.

From the Departments of Medicine, Straub Clinic and Hospital, and University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI.

Accepted for publication June 26, 1981.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Pien, 888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813.

The occurrence of fever (daily maximal temperature ≥ 38°C) was analyzed in 123 patients after open-heart operation. A statistical difference was found in the incidence of fever after the third postoperative day between patients without infection and patients with bacteremia, wound infection, or pneumonia. Fever after the third day should prompt a diligent search for deep-seated infection.




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