MANAGEMENT OF A RARE CASE OF PEDIATRIC DEEP STERNAL WOUND INFECTION WITH VACUUM-ASSISTED CLOSURE (VAC)

Deep sternal wound infection (DSWI) vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) mediastinitis pediatrics child health mortality infectious disease

Authors

  • Rianto Noviady Ramli
    antobedah28@gmail.com
    Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Ayu Prima Kusumaputri Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Arif Yudho Prabowo Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Yunanto Kurnia Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Almas Nur Prawoto Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Sardjito Central General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0707-1042
December 8, 2022
Deep sternal wound infection in a pediatric patient

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HIGHLIGHTS:

1.This case series demonstrates that the combination of micro and nano fat shows promising results for overcoming facial contour deformity.
2. Growth factors and stem cells in nano fat complemented the micro fat properties, thus increasing the survivability rate.

 

ABSTRACT:

Background: Patients with craniofacial clefts who have had reconstructive surgery often develop problems,such as contour deformity that will cause psychological issues. Micro and nano fat grafting are various methods utilized to overcome these issues. Case and Operation Technique: This case series describes two patients with facial contour deformities due to Tessier 3 and 4 craniofacial clefts, respectively. Each patient underwent secondary reconstruction correction surgery followed by a combination of micro and nano fat grafting. Discussion: Results on day 7 after surgery were promising. Growth factors and stem cells in nano fat complemented the micro fat properties, thus increasing the survivability rate. Conclusion: This case series demonstrates that the combination of micro and nano fat shows promising results for overcoming facial contour deformity.