Flap Reconstruction for Deep Sternal Wound Infections: Factors Influencing Morbidity and Mortality.

CONCLUSIONS: Pectoralis muscle flaps are the workhorse for complex sternal wound coverage, but complications following flap reconstruction for DSWIs remain high. In particular, end-stage renal disease, VRAM reconstruction and MDR infection may predict a complicated post-operative course in these patients. PMID: 31982440 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 22, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Piwnica-Worms W, Azoury SC, Kozak G, Nathan S, Stranix JT, Colen D, Othman S, Vallabhajosyula P, Serletti J, Kovach S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research