Partha Hota1, Chandra Dass1, Cherie Erkmen2, Achala Donuru3, Maruti Kumaran1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. 2. 2 Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. 3. 3 Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the normal postoperative appearance of various sternotomy configurations as well as the pathophysiologic and imaging characteristics of sternotomy complications on radiographs, MDCT, MRI, and scintigraphy. CONCLUSION: Clinical signs of sternotomy complications are nonspecific and often overlap with normal postoperative changes. Knowledge of normal and abnormal imaging findings is essential to guide management and treatment.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the normal postoperative appearance of various sternotomy configurations as well as the pathophysiologic and imaging characteristics of sternotomy complications on radiographs, MDCT, MRI, and scintigraphy. CONCLUSION: Clinical signs of sternotomy complications are nonspecific and often overlap with normal postoperative changes. Knowledge of normal and abnormal imaging findings is essential to guide management and treatment.
Authors: Jason Zhang; Rohan Basu; Andrew R Bauder; Jon G Quatramoni; Julia Glaser; Venkat Kalapatapu; Ann C Gaffey Journal: J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech Date: 2021-12-08