Long-term result of bilateral pectoralis major muscle advancement flap in median sternotomy wound infections.

Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) is an uncommon but serious complication of open heart surgery being characterized by a high mortality rate and a considerable economic weight. Repair of sternal defects, compromised with infection, can be achieved in several ways. The aim of our study is to report our case load in the management of sternal wound infection.In this study, we will report our twelve-year case load with bilateral pectoralis major...