Vol 58, No 4 (2003)
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Published online: 2005-12-12
Management of purulent mediastinitis with sternal dehiscence - a case report
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.82154
Kardiol Pol 2003;58(4):299-301.
Abstract
Abstract: The authors report the case of 70-year-old female who underwent urgent CABG for unstable angina. The post-operative course was complicated by Staphyloccoccal mediastinitis, which was treated with chest irrigation system and antibiotics. Because of extensive tissue destruction caused by the infection, the steel sternal wires were not placed. Interestingly, one year after surgery the sternal wound was completely healed and there were no paradoxical respiratory movements.
Keywords: cabg - mediastinitis - complications