Decision for re-exploration:
The decision to perform re-exploration was left upon to the operating
surgeon and was based on the standard criteria of Kirklin and
Barratt-Boyes (15). During re-exploration, cause of bleeding was noted.
Any surgical bleeding sites were controlled using stainless-steel clips,
re-enforcing sutures, or electro-cautery. In cases of continuous and
diffuse bleeding that could not be controlled surgically, the oozing
area was packed with gauze, only skin was closed (sternum was not
closed). After the re-exploration patient shifted to ICU and managed
with standard protocols of the institute.