Sternal osteomylitis due to arrow-head injury: A rare case report.
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ABSTRACT
Sternal osteomyelitis secondary to penetrating trauma is an uncommon entity and only few cases have been reported. We report a case of sternal osteomyelitis in a patient with sickle-cell anaemia with a unique past history of arrow-head injury who presented with signs and symptoms of sternal infection. Imaging studies suggested osteomyelitis and the patient underwent sternal debridement, with a successful outcome.
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Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Esternón
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Traumatismos Torácicos
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Heridas y Lesiones
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Humanos
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Adulto
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Anemia de Células Falciformes
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Inglés
Año:
2012
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