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Chanaka Rajakaruna1, Adrian Marchbank
1Southwest Cardiothoracic Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK. cha.rajakaruna@gmail.com
International Wound Journal
|October 1, 2010
Abstract:
Negative pressure wound therapy is the standard of care for infections after median sternotomy. Foam-based systems are commonly used even in scenarios when the myocardium is exposed. Gauze-based systems have recently gained popularity. We describe a case of deep sternal dehiscence that lead to a life-threatening complication secondary to wound filler choice.
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