Complete sternectomy for chronic osteomyelitis with reconstruction using a rectus abdominis myocutaneous island flap.

摘要: We believe the rectus abdominis myocutaneous island flap offers a reliable alternative method of midchest reconstruction in selected cases chronic osteomyelitis sternum, conjunction with complete resection injected sternal bone and cartilage. This single-stage procedure provides an en bloc unit muscle overlying skin soft tissue, reaching from xiphoid to notch. Three successful demonstrating are presented, follow-up ranging two months years.