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Sternal resection and reconstruction

K A Mansour1, T M Anderson, T R Hester

  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|April 1, 1993
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Sternal resection and reconstruction, especially complete sternectomies, pose significant risks. A multidisciplinary approach and robust pulmonary support can lead to acceptable outcomes for patients undergoing these complex chest surgeries.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Sternal resection and reconstruction are complex procedures.
  • Indications range from infection and cancer to congenital deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate outcomes of partial versus complete sternal resection and reconstruction.
  • To identify factors influencing morbidity and mortality in sternal reconstruction patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 21 patients undergoing sternal resection and reconstruction.
  • Patients divided into partial sternectomy (group 1) and complete sternectomy (group 2).
  • Reconstruction utilized various flaps and mesh repairs; outcomes compared between groups.

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Main Results:

  • Complete sternectomy (group 2) associated with significantly higher transfusion needs (5.5 vs 2 units), longer extubation times (7.3 vs 2.6 days), increased ICU stay (9.4 vs 4.4 days), and higher complication rates (82% vs 40%).
  • Discharge was longer for group 2 (20 vs 14 days).
  • Overall mortality was 9.5%.

Conclusions:

  • Complete sternal resection is a major procedure with substantial morbidity.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach and aggressive pulmonary support are crucial for achieving acceptable cosmetic and functional results.
  • Careful patient selection and management are essential for optimizing outcomes in sternal reconstruction.