Omental Herniation: A Rare Complication of Vacuum-Assisted Closure of Infected Sternotomy Wound. (27th March 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gukop, Philemon; Kuppuswamy, Madhan Kumar; Kourliouros, Antonios; Chandrasekaran, Venkatachalam
• Other Names: Barros M. Academic Editor.; Kasai T. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-03-27
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/905162
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) has recently been adopted as an acceptable modality for management of sternotomy wound infections. Although generally efficacious, the use of negative pressure devices has been associated with complications such as bleeding, retention of sponge, and empyema. We report the first case of greater omental hernia as a rare complication of vacuum-assisted closure of sternal wound infection following coronary artery bypass grafting.