Fig. 2

II-stage surgical procedure of the DSWI. a ALBC covering the surface of sternal; b The wound after removing the retained ALBC and complete debridement; c Mobilization of left pectoralis major muscle flap; d Mobilization of right pectoralis major muscle flap; e The subcutaneous tissue and pectoralis major muscle flap were intermittently sutured by methods of relieving tension and no residual foreign bodies; f Drain tubes were placed: one under the muscle flap and the other under the subcutaneous layer; g Three-dimensional rib reconstruction revealed sternal dehiscence; h CT image of 3 months after final surgical reconstruction; i Healed sternal wound at the 3-month postoperative visit