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sternal osteomyelitis post cabg
got chronic sternal osteomyelitis,had debridements (5). anti biotics no longer work. I will not have sternum removed. Will I die
You certainly should entertain sternal reconstruction and the results are good. Though this procedure is surgically demanding and technically challenging, good cosmetic and functional results are achieved with minimal operative mortality. The long-term results in these patients depend on the nature of the primary lesion with five-year survival ranging from 46% to 66%.
No one can predict mortality. Do what can be done to reduce and control the risks is the proper outlook.
No one can predict mortality. Do what can be done to reduce and control the risks is the proper outlook.
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