TY - JOUR
T1 - Primary closure for infected dehiscence of the sternum
AU - Molina, J. Ernesto
PY - 1993/2
Y1 - 1993/2
N2 - I propose a new irrigation-suction system to achieve primary closure of the sternum in cases of postoperative infected dehisced sternotomy. Of 16 cases, I had no treatment failures, no recurring infections, and no patient deaths after 1 to 8 years of follow-up. The new system entails retrosternal and superficial sets of tubes, both in double-staggered position, with primary closure of the sternum and of the skin. Skin or muscle flaps are avoided, and the stability of the chest cage is maintained. Hospitalization time is 14 to 18 days.
AB - I propose a new irrigation-suction system to achieve primary closure of the sternum in cases of postoperative infected dehisced sternotomy. Of 16 cases, I had no treatment failures, no recurring infections, and no patient deaths after 1 to 8 years of follow-up. The new system entails retrosternal and superficial sets of tubes, both in double-staggered position, with primary closure of the sternum and of the skin. Skin or muscle flaps are avoided, and the stability of the chest cage is maintained. Hospitalization time is 14 to 18 days.
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U2 - 10.1016/0003-4975(93)91019-J
DO - 10.1016/0003-4975(93)91019-J
M3 - Article
C2 - 8431059
AN - SCOPUS:0027409621
SN - 0003-4975
VL - 55
SP - 459
EP - 463
JO - The Annals of thoracic surgery
JF - The Annals of thoracic surgery
IS - 2
ER -