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[Single-stage management of postoperative sternal wound infection using a pectoral musculocutaneous flap]
F Nomura1, T Hiranaka, A Yagura
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kinan General Hospital, Wakayama, Japan.
Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|February 1, 1993
Abstract:
Two patients with postoperative sternal wound infection were successfully treated by a pectral musculocutaneous flap. A single-stage procedure of debridement and immediate closure with a pectral musculocutaneous flap can eliminate irrigation, open wound management, or reoperation for closure. Therefore, this method is very safe, simple, and effective for the management of sternal wound infections.
Insights
Pectoral musculocutaneous flaps offer a safe and effective single-stage solution for sternal wound infections, eliminating the need for irrigation or further operations.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Wound management
- Plastic surgery
Background:
- Sternal wound infections are serious postoperative complications.
- Traditional treatments often involve multiple stages, including irrigation and open wound management.