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Effect of Preoperative Periodontal Treatment on Postoperative Infection and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery: A Retrospective Study
In Brief
An observational study for Periodontitis and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate the effect of preoperative periodontal treatment on postoperative infection and mortality in patients undergoing aortic and mitral valve surgery. Patient records between 2015 and 2024 analyzed. Demographic, clinical, and and radiographic findings, evaluated. Postoperative outcomes such as infection, antibiotic use, length of hospital and intensive care unit stay, and mortality assessed. The findings of this study may contribute to understanding the role of periodontal health in improving postoperative outcomes in cardiac surgery patients.
Study Details
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Arms & Interventions
This cohort includes patients who underwent elective aortic or mitral valve surgery and had complete medical and dental records available. All patients received standard preoperative evaluation, and those with documented periodontal treatment within 15 days prior to surgery were included.
This cohort consists of patients who underwent emergency aortic or mitral valve surgery. Due to the urgent nature of the procedure, preoperative periodontal assessment and treatment not have been consistently performed.