Combined Use of Pediculated Muscle Flap and Z-Plasty in The Closure of Sternal Wounds in High-Risk Patients
Objective:Since deep sternal wound infections following sternotomy is a life-threatening complication, optimal management of sternal wounds still of vital importance. This study presents our 10-year experience with the use of pediculated muscle flaps and multiple Z-plasty techniques in reconstructio...
Main Authors: | Fatma BİLGEN, Alper URAL, Mehmet BEKERECİOĞLU |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayincilik
2018-04-01
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Series: | Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi |
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http://namikkemalmedj.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/combined-use-of-pediculated-muscle-flap-and-z-plas/40409
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