Prophylaxis method of mediastinitis after median sternotomy

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Abstract

The prophylaxis method of postoperative mediastinitis after median sternotomy by the. block method of the basic parasternal neurovescular fascicles is described. The results obtained are analysed in 52 patients, of which 22 patients form the control group. The new method developed is a simple but effective method of postoperative mediastinitis prophylaxis and is favourable for the best healing of the sternotomie wound and decrease of the pain syndrome.

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V. N. Medvedev

Kazan Medical University; Kazan Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education

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Department of Surgical Diseases No. 2, Department of Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery

Russian Federation, Kazan; Kazan

I. A. Ibatullin

Kazan Medical University; Kazan Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education

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Department of Surgical Diseases No. 2, Department of Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery

Russian Federation, Kazan; Kazan

I. V. Bilalov

Kazan Medical University; Kazan Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education

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Department of Surgical Diseases No. 2, Department of Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery

Russian Federation, Kazan; Kazan

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2. Fig. 1. The method of intraoperative blockade. Designations: 1 - skin and subcutaneous tissue, 2 - pectoral muscles, 3 - sternum, 4 - rib, 5 - intrathoracic artery with branches, 6 - intrathoracic fascia, 7 - pleura, 8 - needle

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3. Fig. 2. Method of non-surgical blockade

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