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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1981; 29(5): 293-295
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023499
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023499
Sternal Wound Infection after Resection of Left Ventricular Aneurysm
Case ReportWeitere Informationen
Publikationsverlauf
1981
Publikationsdatum:
19. März 2008 (online)
Summary
A case of sternal fistula after left ventricular aneurysmectomy is presented. The cause of the fistula was an infected Teflon pledget used in the closure of the ventriculotomy. The therapeutic management is discussed. We recommend an aggressive approach to remove the infected pledgets.
Key Words
Sternal wound infection - Teflon pledgets - Left ventricular aneurysm