Title of article
Cardiac Rupture During Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy
Author/Authors
Ulrik Sartipy، نويسنده , , Ulf Lockowandt، نويسنده , , Jakob G?bel، نويسنده , , Lena Jidéus، نويسنده , , G?ran Dellgren، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2006
Pages
2
From page
1110
To page
1111
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.
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year
2006
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number
610013
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