Treatment and Chest Reconstruction for Mediastinitis Following Sternotomy for Cardiac Surgery at the Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo Medical School
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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36(4): 565-570, July-Aug. 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract This study presents the method used for chest reconstruction and treatment of mediastinitis following cardiac surgery at the Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo Medical School. After infection control with antibiotic therapy associated with aggressive surgical debridement and negative pressure wound therapy, chest reconstruction is performed using flaps. The advantages and disadvantages of negative pressure wound therapy are discussed, as well as options for flap-based chest reconstruction according to the characteristics of the patient and sternum. Further studies are needed to provide evidence to support the decisions when facing this great challenge.
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Asunto principal:
Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardíacos
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Mediastinitis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Asunto de la revista:
Cardiología
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Cirugía General
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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