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Sternal dehiscence: "delayed primary closure" for complicated cases.

A Taira·I Yara·M Yamashita·H Akita
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Abstract

"Delayed primary closure" of the wound in cases of sternal dehiscence is reported. This technique includes a thorough debridement, continuous antibiotic lavage, and air tight force suction of the debrided space, using a portable wound suction unit. Healing process of the complicated sternal dehiscence is thus facilitated. A discussion is made of reasons for failure and missed chances in "early primary closure" of the sternal dehiscence.

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Cardiac Surgical ProceduresDebridementHumansMaleMiddle AgedSternumSurgical Wound DehiscenceTherapeutic IrrigationWound HealingCase ReportsJournal Article

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A Taira, I Yara, M Yamashita, H Akita. 1981. Sternal dehiscence: "delayed primary closure" for complicated cases.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02468882

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