Vakuumversiegelung bei schwerer Sternumosteitis nach herzchirurgischen Eingriffen

Sternal force distribution during median sternotomy retraction

“…The incidence of delayed wound healing and sternal infections (0.4%-7%) is considerable. [4][5][6][7][8] These complications can lead to prolonged hospital stay and dramatic increase in costs for health care providers, 9,10 with a considerable mortality rate between 14% and 50%. [4][5][6][7][8] Moreover, sternal retraction can cause a lesion of the brachial plexus.…”

“…[4][5][6][7][8] These complications can lead to prolonged hospital stay and dramatic increase in costs for health care providers, 9,10 with a considerable mortality rate between 14% and 50%. [4][5][6][7][8] Moreover, sternal retraction can cause a lesion of the brachial plexus. [11][12][13][14][15][16] Because of the impact of local compression trauma, a minimization of local forces exerted by the retractor is of importance.…”