Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study)
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Median sternotomy infection and bony nonunion are two commonly described complications which occur in 0.4 - 5.1% of cardiac procedures. Although relatively infrequent, these complications can lead to significant morbidity and mortali...
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| author | Musgrave Melinda Bonneau Daniel Latter David Errett Lee Osei-Tutu Kannin Fawzy Hosam Mahoney James |
| author_facet | Musgrave Melinda Bonneau Daniel Latter David Errett Lee Osei-Tutu Kannin Fawzy Hosam Mahoney James |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Median sternotomy infection and bony nonunion are two commonly described complications which occur in 0.4 - 5.1% of cardiac procedures. Although relatively infrequent, these complications can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the initial experience of a transverse plate fixation system following wound complications associated with sternal dehiscence with or without infection following cardiac surgery.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A retrospective chart review of 40 consecutive patients who required sternal wound reconstruction post sternotomy was performed. Soft tissue debridement with removal of all compromised tissue was performed. Sternal debridement was carried using ronguers to healthy bleeding bone. All patients underwent sternal fixation using three rib plates combined with a single manubrial plate (Titanium Sternal Fixation System<sup>®</sup>, Synthes). Incisions were closed in a layered fashion with the pectoral muscles being advanced to the midline. Data were expressed as mean ± SD, Median (range) or number (%). Statistical analyses were made by using Excel 2003 for Windows (Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>There were 40 consecutive patients, 31 males and 9 females. Twenty two patients (55%) were diagnosed with sternal dehiscence alone and 18 patients (45%) with associated wound discharge. Thirty eight patients went on to heal their wounds. Two patients developed recurrent wound infection and required VAC therapy. Both were immunocompromised. Median post-op ICU stay was one day with the median hospital stay of 18 days after plating.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Sternal plating appears to be an effective option for the treatment of sternal wound dehiscence associated with sternal instability. Long-term follow-up and further larger studies are needed to address the indications, benefits and complications of sternal plating.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6934a3de501b4ffd815a14ff4b9d477c2022-12-21T20:55:34ZengBMCJournal of Cardiothoracic Surgery1749-80902011-04-01616310.1186/1749-8090-6-63Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study)Musgrave MelindaBonneau DanielLatter DavidErrett LeeOsei-Tutu KanninFawzy HosamMahoney James<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Median sternotomy infection and bony nonunion are two commonly described complications which occur in 0.4 - 5.1% of cardiac procedures. Although relatively infrequent, these complications can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the initial experience of a transverse plate fixation system following wound complications associated with sternal dehiscence with or without infection following cardiac surgery.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A retrospective chart review of 40 consecutive patients who required sternal wound reconstruction post sternotomy was performed. Soft tissue debridement with removal of all compromised tissue was performed. Sternal debridement was carried using ronguers to healthy bleeding bone. All patients underwent sternal fixation using three rib plates combined with a single manubrial plate (Titanium Sternal Fixation System<sup>®</sup>, Synthes). Incisions were closed in a layered fashion with the pectoral muscles being advanced to the midline. Data were expressed as mean ± SD, Median (range) or number (%). Statistical analyses were made by using Excel 2003 for Windows (Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>There were 40 consecutive patients, 31 males and 9 females. Twenty two patients (55%) were diagnosed with sternal dehiscence alone and 18 patients (45%) with associated wound discharge. Thirty eight patients went on to heal their wounds. Two patients developed recurrent wound infection and required VAC therapy. Both were immunocompromised. Median post-op ICU stay was one day with the median hospital stay of 18 days after plating.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Sternal plating appears to be an effective option for the treatment of sternal wound dehiscence associated with sternal instability. Long-term follow-up and further larger studies are needed to address the indications, benefits and complications of sternal plating.</p>http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/63Sternal PlatingSternal Dehiscence |
| spellingShingle | Musgrave Melinda Bonneau Daniel Latter David Errett Lee Osei-Tutu Kannin Fawzy Hosam Mahoney James Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study) Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery Sternal Plating Sternal Dehiscence |
| title | Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study) |
| title_full | Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study) |
| title_fullStr | Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study) |
| title_short | Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study) |
| title_sort | sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction initial experience retrospective study |
| topic | Sternal Plating Sternal Dehiscence |
| url | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/63 |
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