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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1981; 29(5): 293-295
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023499
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Sternal Wound Infection after Resection of Left Ventricular Aneurysm

Case ReportK. H. Leitz, H. Oster, K. Hellberg
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Göttingen
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1981

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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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.

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Sternal wound infection - Teflon pledgets - Left ventricular aneurysm

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