ArticleAnnals of thoracic surgery short reports2024
Functional Outcomes of Patients With Sternoclavicular Joint Infection After Extended Resection.
Article in Annals of thoracic surgery short reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05234385 (Functional Outcome Following Surgical Treatment of Patients With Sternoclavicular Joint Infection), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Functional Outcome Following Surgical Treatment of Patients With Sternoclavicular Joint Infection
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Abstract
Background: Sternoclavicular joint infection is rare. Operation is the treatment of choice, but there is no generally accepted approach. This report evaluated the clinical and functional results after extended surgical treatment. Methods: This single-center cohort study included 14 patients. Extended operation consisted of initial débridement with removal of the joint capsule; partial resection of the ipsilateral manubrium sterni, of the medial part of the clavicle, and sometimes of the first rib; and vacuum-assisted closure dressing. The procedure was repeated until the microbiologic findings and surgical site showed healing. Analysis of the risk factors, complications, and recurrence rate was performed. Functional results were assessed by the shortened version of the standardized Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire. Results: Only 4 of 14 patients (29%) had fever and elevated infectious parameters at diagnosis. Conclusions: Extended surgical treatment of sternoclavicular joint infection in conjunction with assisted wound healing led to satisfying clinical and functional results.
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