Traumatic Bilateral Pneumothoraces due to Sternal Wire Migration

Sternal wound complications after cardiac surgery are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Wire migrations associated with sternal dehiscence can lead to catastrophic haemorrhage unless intervened in time. We present a case of sternal wire migration causing bilateral pneumothoraces.

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Published in:Case Reports in Medicine 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.152-154-140
Main Authors: Imran Hamid, Umar, Gillespie, Scott, Lynchehaun, Colum, Parissis, Haralambos
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Language:English
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Summary:Sternal wound complications after cardiac surgery are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Wire migrations associated with sternal dehiscence can lead to catastrophic haemorrhage unless intervened in time. We present a case of sternal wire migration causing bilateral pneumothoraces.
ISSN:1687-9627
1687-9635
DOI:10.1155/2012/438429