Literature DB >> 3340970

Closure of infected median sternotomy wound with pectoralis major muscle flaps. A report of 3 cases.

M S Stevens1, S J de Villiers, J J Stanton, F A van Tornout, F J Steyn.   

Abstract

Three patients who developed mediastinal sepsis and sternal dehiscence after coronary artery bypass grafting were treated by closure of the wound using bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps. Excellent cosmetic and functional results were obtained and morbidity was reduced.

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Year:  1988        PMID: 3340970

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  S Afr Med J


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1.  Management of the complicated sternotomy incision: results of omentopexy with primary skin graft.

Authors:  A A Hellman; D E Lammermeier; D A Cooley
Journal:  Tex Heart Inst J       Date:  1989
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