Review on risk factors, classification, and treatment of sternal wound infection

Table 4 Classification proposed by Greig in 2007, considering the location of the wound

Classification	Site of sternal wound	Recommended flap for reconstruction
Type A	Upper half sternum	Pectoralis major
Type B	Lower half sternum	Combined pectoral is major and rectus abdomen is bipedicled flap
Type C	Whole sternum

Note: Upper and lower parts are divided vertically according to the BDC of pectoralis major

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