Title of article
Omental Transfer as a Method of Preventing Residual Persistent Subcutaneous Infection After Mediastinitis
Author/Authors
Katsuhiko Yoshida MD، نويسنده , , Hideki Ohshima MD، نويسنده , , Fumihiko Murakami MD، نويسنده , , Yasuhiro Tomida MD، نويسنده , , Akio Matsuura MD، نويسنده , , Michiaki Hibi MD، نويسنده , , Mitsuo Kawamura MD، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1997
Pages
2
From page
858
To page
859
Abstract
Currently, poststernotomy mediastinitis frequently is being treated by debridement and immediate closure with omental drainage. This method is useful, but subcutaneous infection occasionally occurs. Divided omental transfer to the presternal space may be helpful in preventing this complication.
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year
1997
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number
614120
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