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Ann Thorac Surg 2003;76:2053
© 2003 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Invited commentary

Reida El Oakley, MD

Gleneagles—JPMC Heart Center, Jerudong Park, Brunei Darussalam Brunei BG3122

e-mail: surrmo@nus.edu.sg

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Over the last few decades, many procedures have been applied to treat postoperative mediastinitis. These procedures include open drainage with or without packing; debridement with or without secondary closure; flap reconstruction with or without sternal stabilization; and rewiring with or without continuous irrigation. Each and every technique tested so far has been attended with significant morbidity and mortality. The application of below-ambient pressure suction to wounds packed with open-cell foam and covered . . . [Full Text of this Article]






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