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Natalia Correa1, Georges Tahhan1, Jessica Gonzalez1
1From the Holycross General Surgery Residency Program, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|February 19, 2026
Summary
Deep sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery pose significant risks. A combined omental and pectoralis flap reconstruction offers a viable solution for complex cases, ensuring layered, vascularized coverage.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Wound Management
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Deep sternal wound infections (DSWI) are severe complications post-cardiac surgery.
- DSWI presents with mediastinitis, fever, sternal instability, and purulent drainage.
- Standard management involves debridement, negative pressure therapy, and reconstruction.

