[Early treatment of sternal wound infections with vacuum assisted closure therapy reduces involvement of the mediastinum and further diminishes the need of plastic reconstructive surgery].
Fleck
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Abt. für Herz Thoraxchirugie, AKH Wien. t9204604@hotmail.com
Moidl
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Giovanoli
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P
Wolner
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E
Grabenwoger
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