Sternoclavicular Joint Infection: Classification of Resection Defects and Reconstructive Algorithm

BackgroundAggressive treatment of sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) infection involves systemic antibiotics, surgical drainage and resection if indicated. The purpose of this paper is to describe a classification of post resectional SCJ defects and highlight our reconstructive algorithm. Defects were cla...

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Main Authors: Janna Joethy, Chong Hee Lim, Heng Nung Koong, Bien-Keem Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2012-11-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-643.pdf