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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005;28:645-647
© 2005 Elsevier Science NL

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Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the sternum: Successful management with debridement and vacuum assisted closure

Regional Department of Thoracic Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS, UK

Received 5 January 2005; received in revised form 3 May 2005; accepted 4 May 2005.

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Primary Mycobacterial infection of the sternum is an exceedingly rare occurrence. We present a case of tuberculous osteomyelitis of the sternum successfully treated with surgical debridement and vacuum-assisted closure therapy.

Key Words: Sternal osteomyelitis • Vacuum assisted closure • Tuberculosis

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