[High-pressure suction drainage for poststernotomy mediastinitis].
Kyobu Geka
; 59(3): 175-8; discussion 178-80, 2006 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-16528987
ABSTRACT
We present a case of high-pressure suction drainage for poststernotomy mediastinitis. A 67-year-old man who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting because of angina pectoris was noted massive dirty exudate fluid (putrid secretions) from median sternal wound on the 6th postoperative day. The sternal wounds were completely reopened and all sternal wires removed. Thorough debridement was performed. The mediastinum was then washed out with warn normal saline. The polyurethane foam was shaped to fit the resulting sternal defect and placed within the cavity just below the skin edge. The suction tube was inserted inside the foam and the area was covered with the adhesive drape. After 45 days suction drainage the sternal wound was closed, after which he was discharged.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Esterno
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Ponte de Artéria Coronária
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Mediastinite
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ja
Revista:
Kyobu Geka
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão