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Vinokurov I.A.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Ivanov K.P.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Tagabilev D.G.

Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery

Bessmertnaya V.S.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Pshonkin D.N.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

A new paradigm for the treatment of sternomediastinitis

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Vinokurov I.A., Ivanov K.P., Tagabilev D.G., Bessmertnaya V.S., Pshonkin D.N.

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Journal: Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery. 2023;(12): 52‑58

DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202312152

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A NEW PARADIGM FOR THE TREATMENT OF STERNOMEDIASTINITIS
A NEW PARADIGM FOR THE TREATMENT OF STERNOMEDIASTINITIS

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Vinokurov IA, Ivanov KP, Tagabilev DG, Bessmertnaya VS, Pshonkin DN. A new paradigm for the treatment of sternomediastinitis. Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery. 2023;(12):52‑58. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/hirurgia202312152

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To analyze the results of simultaneous surgical treatment of sternomediastinitis compared to stage-by-stage approach.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The study included 27 patients between October 2022 and March 2023. All patients underwent heart surgery through median sternotomy. There were 11 (40.7%) women and 16 (59.3%) men. Mean age of patients was 68.4±9.8 years. All patients were divided into 2 groups: 12 patients underwent partial necrectomy and vacuum wound therapy (or long-term dressings) before surgery (group 1), 15 patients underwent surgery without prior conservative treatment (group 2).

RESULTS

The most common causative agent of infection was staphylococcus (48.1%). In all patients, we found histological signs of osteomyelitis. Preoperative clinical status was similar in both groups. There were differences in the following indicators: C-reactive protein upon admission — 74.9±18.6 versus 94.8±23.8 mg/l, procalcitonin — 0.13 [0.02; 1.43] versus 0.21 [0.02; 0.94] ng/ml. Postoperative outcomes were similar in both groups. Mortality was 8.3% (n=1) and 13.3% (n=2), respectively.

CONCLUSION

Simultaneous combined surgical treatment (sequestrectomy + muscle flap grafting) demonstrates optimal results in the treatment of sternomediastinitis.

Keywords:

sternomediastinitis
vacuum therapy
muscle flap grafting
one-stage treatment

Authors:

Vinokurov I.A.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Ivanov K.P.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Tagabilev D.G.

Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery

Bessmertnaya V.S.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Pshonkin D.N.

Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery

Received:

29.08.2023

Accepted:

20.09.2023

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