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The sternotomy wound with a stay sternal retractor and an occlusive dressing.
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The mediastinal incision was then covered with a sterile adhesive drape (figure 1).
The sternotomy wound during the first re-exploration. Blood clots were noted in the mediastinum.
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She subsequently underwent three mediastinal dressing changes in the operating room (figure 2) and a definitive closure of the sternotomy on hospital day 6 (figure 3).
The sternotomy wound was safely closed 5 days after the initial surgery.
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She subsequently underwent three mediastinal dressing changes in the operating room (figure 2) and a definitive closure of the sternotomy on hospital day 6 (figure 3).
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