Affiliation:
1. Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Abstract
Background：Deep sternal wound infection（DSWI）is a life-threatening complication after cardiac operations, especially after coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) in diabetic patients. Bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps has been recently carried out for DSWI treatment.
Case presentation：Two diabetic patients suffering from DSWI after CABG were treated by Bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps in our hospital. Both of them were discharged with full recovery.
Conclusion：Satisfactory results can be obtained by bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps with adequate infected tissue debridement and drainage. And this procedure should be performed actively when DSWI occurs in diabetic patients after CABG.
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