Vol 58, No 4 (2003)
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Management of purulent mediastinitis with sternal dehiscence - a case report

Wojciech Domaradzki, Stanisław Woś, Adam Szafranek, Roman Mrozek, Marek Jasiński
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.



Polish Heart Journal (Kardiologia Polska)