Author/Authors :
Katsuhiko Yoshida MD، نويسنده , , Hideki Ohshima MD، نويسنده , , Fumihiko Murakami MD، نويسنده , , Yasuhiro Tomida MD، نويسنده , , Akio Matsuura MD، نويسنده , , Michiaki Hibi MD، نويسنده , , Mitsuo Kawamura MD، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Currently, poststernotomy mediastinitis frequently is being treated by debridement and immediate closure with omental drainage. This method is useful, but subcutaneous infection occasionally occurs. Divided omental transfer to the presternal space may be helpful in preventing this complication.
