CTICasesSternal Dehiscence with Hematoma Post-Cardiac Surgery
Imaging findings
A portable chest radiograph in the immediate post-operative period in the ICU shows markedly displaced sternal wires, indicating sternal dehiscence. An underlying collection, presumably a hematoma, is present.
Key takeaways
In the immediate post-operative period following cardiac surgery, recognizing sternal dehiscence and associated complications such as hematoma on portable chest radiographs is crucial. Such findings, indicated by displaced sternal wires, are paramount and often more important than assessing atelectasis or effusions, especially when clinically unsuspected.
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