Omentopexy After Sternal Dehiscence And Severe Mediastinitis

Abstract

First patient requiring omentopexy for complete sternal dehiscence with severe mediastinitis at AFICINIHD is reported. It was performed after conventional methods and pectoroplasty had failed to help the patient. Omentum was brought into the chest through a tunnel which adequately filled the gap, skin closure was done conveniently. Infection was controlled by abdominal policeman rapidly. Patient had good and rapid postoperative recovery.