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Ann Thorac Surg 1998;66:959-960
© 1998 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Advancement flaps to treat superficial wound infections after cardiac operations

Giuseppe Rescigno, MDa, Miguel Sousa Uva, MDa, Richard Raffoul, MDa, Marcio Scorsin, MDa, Arrigo Lessana, MDa

a Cardiac Surgery Unit, Hôpital Européen de Paris, Paris, France

Accepted for publication May 11, 1998.

Address reprint requests to Dr Rescigno, 24 Rue Briant, 92260 Fontenay aux Roses, France
e-mail: (grescigno{at}aol.com)

The management of superficial sternal wound infections is not well-codified. In case of large necrosis or tissue defect we use a two-stage approach, consisting of a first surgical debridement, followed a few days later by wound closure by means of two lateral advancement flaps. We have used this technique with good cosmetic results and shorter hospital stays.




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