Reconstruction of sternal defects after sternotomy with postoperative osteomyelitis, using a unilateral pectoralis major advancement muscle flap
Abstract Background: The pectoralis major flap, which is usually harvested bilaterally, is considered a workhorse flap in the reconstruction of sternal defects. After a median sternotomy for open heart surgery, 1%-3% of patients develop deep infection and dehiscence of the sternal wound, some of whi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-65398-y |