- State-of-the-art
- Concise and easy to understand
- Expert tipps
- Coloured illustrations
This concise and practical handbook covers the basics of pathophysiology, diagnosis, interdisciplinary surgical management, prevention and rehabilitation of patients with deep sternal wound infections and sternal osteomyelitis.
All relevant aspects and surgical procedures are explained in an easily understandable way. Additionally special approaches and preventive measures are highlighted with regard to the perioperative handling as well as the rehabilitation possibilities.
Through concise texts with numerous illustrations, the book is ideal for the practice and as a supplement to further studies.
This book is suitable for all specialists who are involved into the treatment of sternal wound infections, particularly cardio-thoracis, thoracic, plastic, vascular surgeons, cardiologists and rehabilitation physicians.
Table of Contents- Definition, Classification, and Epidemiology of Sternal Osteomyelitis
- Anatomy and Blood Supply of the Sternum
- Pathophysiology of Sternal Osteomyelitis
- Stabilization of Thoracic Wall and Ventilatory Function by Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Radiological Diagnostics of Postoperative Sternal Osteomyelitis
- Microbiological Aspects and Epidemiological Data of Poststernotomy Deep Sternal Wound Infection
- Primary Wound Management of Poststernotomy Infection
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Poststernotomy Deep Sternal Wound Infection
- Bone Stabilization Methods After Sternal Osteotomy
- Principles of Plastic Surgery in Sternal Osteomyelitis
- Plastic Surgical Methods of Defect Coverage in Sternal Osteomyelitis with Pedicled Flaps
- Indications for Free Flap Coverage and Interdisciplinary Combined Approaches with Vascular Surgery AV Loops
- Anesthesiological Managemet
- Rehabilitation After Sternal Osteomyelitis
- Prevention of Poststernotomy Wound Infections by Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy
