CTICasesSternal Wire Dehiscence
Cite this case
[...]. Sternal Wire Dehiscence. CTICases. Published May 11, 2023. https://cticases.com/c/5akd5
Imaging findings
Sternal wires appearing offset or "separated" on follow-up imaging one week post-op.
Key takeaways
Sterile wire separation can occur without overt mediastinitis; observe clinically if there is no surrounding soft tissue inflammation.
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