Short- and Long-term Prognostic Impacts of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery Graft

The use of skeletonized ITA grafts was not associated with an increased incidence of deep sternal wound infection (DSWI), even in patients with diabetes. DM remains a strong risk factor for both short- and long-term adverse outcomes in patients who undergo CABG. These findings emphasize the need for improved perioperative and long-term management of patients with diabetes to achieve better CABG outcomes.