Bone Wax versus Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose in Controlling Sternal Bleeding after Cardiac Surgery

Abstract

This study is prospective randomized trial to compare the result of two different strategies of sternal intramedullary hemostatic control after cardiac surgery using bone wax concomitant electro cauterization versus oxidized regenerated cellulose concomitant with electro cauterization. This study is prospective randomized trial will conducted at Cardiothoracic Surgery Department Zeitoun specialized Hospital on 50 patients undergoing open heart surgery over a period of 3 months from December 2019 to February 2020. We still recommend using bone wax concomitant with electrocauterization as a routine preventive strategy in controlling sternal intra-medullary bleeding in our department due to its cost-effectiveness advantages, putting in mind that using ORC concomitant with electrocauterization is associated with lower incidence of sternal wound complications.