Remnant omental transfer for the mediastinitis after coronary bypass surgery with right gastroepiploic artery.
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Abstract
A one-stage procedure for the treatment of mediastinitis after coronary bypass surgery utilizing the right gastroepiploic artery is described. This procedure consists of thorough debridement of mediastinal pus and necrotic tissue, excision of infected sternal bone, mediastinal irrigation, and immediate transfer of the "remnant" omental pedicle based on the "left" gastroepiploic artery without postoperative drainage or irrigation. Recently, this procedure was applied to our patients followed by excellent results.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Mediastinitis
- Omentum