Novel Use of External Tissue Expander for Management of Sternal Wound Dehiscence.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.06.044.
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Abstract
Sternal wound dehiscence and its associated complications contribute to significant morbidity and mortality after coronary bypass operations. We present the novel use of continuous external tissue expansion to achieve delayed primary closure of a previously dehisced sternal wound.
Medical subject headings
- Surgical Wound Dehiscence
- Tissue Expansion
- Tissue Expansion Devices