Author/Authors :
Friedrich S. Eckstein MD، نويسنده , , Johannes M. Albes MD، نويسنده , , Michael J. Jurmann MD، نويسنده , , Albertus M. Scheule MD، نويسنده , , Sabine Raygrotzki MD، نويسنده , , Michael Laniado MD، نويسنده , , Gerhard Ziemer MD، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Persistent mediastinitis despite primary revision, closed irrigation therapy, and additional secondary omental plasty is a life threatening situation in cardiac surgery. We managed this rare complication in one instance by sternectomy and hemirectus plasty as well as bilateral pectoralis plasty.