1999
DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00022-3
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Comparison of omental and pectoralis flaps for poststernotomy mediastinitis

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“…Furthermore, it is important to take samples for microbiological analysis. The thoracic wound can be either treated open with a vacuum sealing bandage or, if closed, with a suction rinse system (Agarwal et al 2005;Doss et al 2002;Hersh et al 2001;Milano et al 1999). Restabilization of the sternum can be achieved by wiring according to Robicsek (Losanoff et al 2002;Robicsek et al 1977).…”
Section: Surgical Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, it is important to take samples for microbiological analysis. The thoracic wound can be either treated open with a vacuum sealing bandage or, if closed, with a suction rinse system (Agarwal et al 2005;Doss et al 2002;Hersh et al 2001;Milano et al 1999). Restabilization of the sternum can be achieved by wiring according to Robicsek (Losanoff et al 2002;Robicsek et al 1977).…”
Section: Surgical Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The omental flap has been compared favorably to the pectoralis major muscle flap for treatment of mediastinitis [36,37]. A disadvantage of the omental flap is that its harvest necessitates a laparotomy, with potential intraabdominal morbidity.…”
Section: Omental Fasciocutaneous and Chimeric Flaps Omental Flapsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Des lambeaux musculaires très divers peuvent être utilisés en fonction de la profondeur de la plaie, de l'état nutritionnel du patient et de l'expertise du chirurgien (grand pectoral, sterno -cléido-mastoïdien, trapèze, grand droit) [56,57,63]. D'autres plasticiens pré-fèrent utiliser le grand épiploon, avec des résultats locaux et généraux possiblement meilleurs [64].…”
Section: Le Volet Chirurgicalunclassified