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.
Cardiac Surgery Unit, Hôpital Européen de Paris, France. grescigno@aol.com
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D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery*