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Infected sternotomy wounds.

D T Gault1, C Huddleston, B M Jones

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK.

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
|January 1, 1990
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Rectus abdominis myocutaneous island flaps effectively treated median sternotomy wound infections in three infants. This early surgical intervention resolved infections, shortened hospital stays, and protected the mediastinum.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Infectious Disease Management

Background:

  • Median sternotomy is a common surgical approach in infants.
  • Wound infections following median sternotomy can lead to serious complications.
  • Prompt management is crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • Three infants developed median sternotomy wound infections.
  • One infant presented with a retrosternal abscess requiring drainage.
  • Two infants experienced wound dehiscence.

Findings:

  • All three infants underwent repair using a rectus abdominis myocutaneous island flap.
  • Primary wound healing was achieved in all cases post-flap reconstruction.
  • The flap successfully covered and protected the exposed mediastinum.

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Implications:

  • Early rectus abdominis myocutaneous island flap reconstruction is an effective treatment for median sternotomy wound infections in infants.
  • This approach can resolve infection, reduce hospitalization duration, and prevent mediastinal complications.
  • Surgical intervention with myocutaneous flaps offers a reliable solution for complex pediatric wound management.