Deep Sternal Wound Infections

Zusatztext

This concise and practical handbook covers the basics of pathophysiology, diagnosis, interdisciplinary surgical management, prevention and rehabilitation of patients with deep sternal wound infections and sternal osteomyelitis. All relevant aspects and surgical procedures are explained in an easily understandable way. Additionally special approaches and preventive measures are highlighted with regard to the perioperative handling as well as the rehabilitation possibilities.Through concise texts with numerous illustrations, the book is ideal for the practice and as a supplement to further studies. This book is suitable for all specialists who are involved into the treatment and diagnosis of sternal wound infections, particularly cardio-thoracis, thoracic, plastic, vascularsurgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation physicians.

Autorenportrait

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Raymund E. HorchUniversitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Prof. Dr. med. Christian WillyAbteilung Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Septische und Rekonstruktive Chirurgie Wundzentrum (ICW e.V.), Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Berlin Prof. Dr. med. Ingo Kutschka Klinik für Herz- und Thoraxchirurgie, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

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