Abstract
Mediastinitis is a rare and devastating complication of cardiac surgery, it increases the cost of care. Patients with mediastinitis after cardiac surgery have higher morbidity and mortality. Obesity is the only modifiable perioperative risk factor for mediastinitis. The aim of this case report is to describe the management of mediastinitis after cardiac surgery that includes vacuum assisted pressure with a
subsequent fixation of the thorax wall with titanium bars. MÉD.UIS. 2017;30(1):107-111.
Keywords: Mediastinitis.Thoracic Surgery. Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy. Titanium.
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