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Published on: August 26, 2025
[Management of mediastinitis after pediatric cardiac surgery with continuous closed irrigation method]
M Matsubara1, Y Hiramatsu, M Sato
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Abstract:
Two cases are presented as a successful management for mediastinitis with the continuous closed irrigation method after pediatric cardiac surgery. The continuous closed irrigation method has significant advantages over conventional open irrigation method or muscle flap in pediatric cases, because the system is simple to handle and easy to wash out any infectious tissue debris without additional invasive intervention. However, adequate duration of the irrigation and subsequent antibiotic regimen is still unclear. We conclude that the continuous closed irrigation method is an effective management which is applicable to most of mediastinitis cases after pediatric cardiac surgery.
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