Advancement flaps to treat superficial wound infections after cardiac operations.
The management of superficial sternal wound infections is not well-codified. In case of large necrosis or tissue defect we use a two-stage approach, consisting of a first surgical debridement, followed a few days later by wound closure by means of two lateral advancement flaps. We have used this technique with good cosmetic results and shorter hospital stays.
Rescigno
G
G
Cardiac Surgery Unit, Hôpital Européen de Paris, France. grescigno@aol.com
Uva
M S
MS
Raffoul
R
R
Scorsin
M
M
Lessana
A
A
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery*