Figure (4)
Pain is assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS = 1-10) or by
comparison of pain in leg incision versus sternotomy. In a
questionnaire, patients were asked if their leg pain was less than,
equivalent to, or more than the pain from the sternotomy.
Wound healing was assessed by recording the presence of
postoperative
- Wound drainage (serous, serosanguinous or purulent)
- Ecchymosis (haemorrhagic macules in the skin >2 cm)
- Edema (measured by ankle circumference)
- Hematoma (localized blood collection)
- Erythema
- Infection (superficial and deep)
- Wound dehiscence (need for wound dressings)
- Length of hospital stay especially discharge to the home was postponed
due to leg wound disturbances
Cosmetic result was judged by the patient on the scale
graduated:-
(1 unacceptable, 2 not satisfied, 3 satisfied, 4 very satisfied, 5
extremely satisfied).