Author/Authors :
Ulrik Sartipy، نويسنده , , Ulf Lockowandt، نويسنده , , Jakob G?bel، نويسنده , , Lena Jidéus، نويسنده , , G?ran Dellgren، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Vacuum-assisted closure therapy is a recently introduced technique for treatment of deep sternal wound infections after cardiac surgery. We present five cases of vacuum-assisted closure therapy-related major bleeding complications due to rupture of the right ventricle. This potentially lethal complication may be avoided by covering the heart with protective layers of paraffin gauze dressings.
