Table 4 Post-operative Complications
From: Sternal plate fixation for sternal wound reconstruction: initial experience (Retrospective study)
Complications | Patients |
|---|---|
Post-op bleeding | 1 (2.5%) |
Seroma | 1 (2.5%) |
Superficial Wound Dehiscence | 6 (15%) |
Recurrent infection | 2 (5%) |
Hard-ware removal | 2 (5%) |
Pleural effusion | 4 (10%) |
Pneumothorax | 1 (2.5%) |