Sterile Necrosis of the Sternum: A Rare Complication Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Abstract

We herein present the unique case of a 68-year-old male diabetic patient who developed sterile necrosis of the sternum 1 month after myocardial revascularization with the use of bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts. The sternum had been closed by the bilateral Robicsek wiring technique. The sternum was removed, and bilateral pectoralis major flaps were used to cover the defect. The patient had an uneventful recovery.

Keywords

• Coronary artery bypass
• Sternum
• Necrosis