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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Infectious Disease Management

Background:

  • Post-sternotomy mediastinitis is a serious complication following cardiac surgery.
  • Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is a standard treatment for mediastinitis, utilizing negative pressure wound therapy.

Observation:

  • Two cases of acute mediastinal bleeding occurred during VAC therapy for post-sternotomy mediastinitis.
  • Bleeding complications associated with negative pressure wound therapy require careful consideration.

Findings:

  • Negative pressure therapy, while effective, carries inherent risks such as vascular injury and hemorrhage.
  • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for patients experiencing bleeding during VAC therapy.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should be vigilant for mediastinal bleeding in patients undergoing VAC therapy for post-sternotomy mediastinitis.
  • Implementing preventative strategies may mitigate the risk of severe hemorrhage during negative pressure wound therapy.