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. 1989;16(1):11-4.

Management of the complicated sternotomy incision: results of omentopexy with primary skin graft

A A Hellman  1 , D E Lammermeier, D A Cooley
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Management of the complicated sternotomy incision: results of omentopexy with primary skin graft

A A Hellman et al. Tex Heart Inst J. 1989.
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Abstract

Non-healing mid-sternotomy wounds are a persistently difficult problem. The numerous methods that have been employed to manage these wounds are costly in terms of patient discomfort and length of hospital stay. We present a method to manage a complicated sternotomy that uses an omental flap with an immediate, split-thickness skin graft. This technique promotes rapid healing and minimizes length of hospital stay.

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