Recurrent Bilateral Breast Abscesses after Sternotomy

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Cinar H., Ulusoy A. N., Kaya E. F., Lap G., Karabulut K., Polat A. K., ...More

CASE REPORTS IN SURGERY, vol.2012, 2012 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2012
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1155/2012/160624
  • Journal Name: CASE REPORTS IN SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Median sternotomy is the most commonly used incision in cardiothoracic procedures. Development of breast abscess after sternotomy is a very rare situation. We present a case of sternal wound infection with recurrent bilateral breast abscess after sternotomy. Our case is the first and only case in the literature due to the presence of sternal wound infection with recurrent bilateral breast abscess after sternotomy.