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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1996; 44(6): 317-318
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012046
Case Report

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Primary Sternal Tuberculosis Treated by Resection and Reconstruction

W. Hajjar1 , A. M. Logan2 , P. R. Belcher1
  • 1Thoracic Surgical Unit, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Norwich.
  • 2Department of Plastic Surgery, West Norwich Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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1996

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

We report a case of primary mycobacterial sternal infection. An 81-year-old man with an infected parasternal sinus of non-specific pathology was treated with antibiotics for four months with only palliative effect. On hospital admission CT scan showed thickened first and second intercostal Spaces and chest wall, but no bone involvement. At operation, the manubrium was found to be infected also. This was excised with the first three ribs anteriorly. Histology showed caseating granulomata. No other tuberculous foci were found in the patient.

Key words

Osteomyelitis - Sternum - Tuberculosis - Reconstruction