Using antibiotic-loaded bone cement for a patient with deep sternal wound infection after cardiac surgery. (24th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jiang, Xia; Jiao, Guoqing; Li, Mingqiu; Rong, Xiaosong
• Is Part Of: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Volume 34:Number 6(2022)
• Page Start: 1150
• Page End: 1151
• Publication Date: 2021-11-24
• Subjects: Antibiotic-loaded bone cement -- Sternal dehiscence -- Deep sternal wound infection; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab332
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1569-9293

Abstract

Abstract: A 67-year-old male presented with sternal dehiscence following open cardiac surgery. Extensive debridement and attempted closure failed, and the wound had since been managed with vacuum-assisted closure therapy, with little progress. We treated him with antibiotic-loaded bone cement to repair the wound defect. After 3 weeks, the wound healed with excellent result. To our knowledge, this is the first report of antibiotic-loaded bone cement for deep sternal wound infection. Abstract : Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is a severe complication after cardiac surgery.