Sternal osteomylitis due to arrow-head injury: A rare case report.
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Sternal osteomyelitis secondary to penetrating trauma is an uncommon entity and only few cases have been reported. We report a case of sternal osteomyelitis in a patient with sickle-cell anaemia with a unique past history of arrow-head injury who presented with signs and symptoms of sternal infection. Imaging studies suggested osteomyelitis and the patient underwent sternal debridement, with a successful outcome.
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Основная тема:
Osteomyelitis
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Sternum
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Thoracic Injuries
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Wounds and Injuries
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Humans
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Adult
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Anemia, Sickle Cell
Язык:
En
Год:
2012
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Article