Transverse plate fixation of sternum: a new sternal-sparing technique.
We report 2 cases of vacuum-assisted closure therapy and thoracic reconstruction using new sternum titatium plates in patients with deep sternal wound infection after median sternotomy. The specific advantage of this new approach is anatomical reduction of the sternum that prevents paradoxical movement and severe anterior chest instability, and improves postoperative outcome.
López Almodóvar
Luis F
LF
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain. lopezalmodovar@yahoo.es
Bustos
Gema
G
Lima
Pedro
P
Cañas
Alfonso
A
Paredes
Isidro
I
Buendía
José A
JA
D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D006801:Humans; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000601:surgery; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014025:Titanium; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014025:Titanium