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.