Brandt, Conrad First-line treatment of deep sternal infection by a plastic surgical approach: superior results compared with conventional cardiac surgical orthodoxy. [electronic resource] - Plastic and reconstructive surgery Jun 2002 - 2231-7 p. digital Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article ISSN: 0032-1052 Standard No.: 10.1097/00006534-200206000-00009 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedCardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effectsDebridementDrainageFemaleHumansLength of StayMalePostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesReoperationSternum--surgerySurgical FlapsSurgical Wound Infection--surgeryTreatment OutcomeWound Healing