Mortality after sternal reconstruction with pectoralis major flap vs omental flap for postsurgical mediastinitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Deep sternal wound infections are rare but severe complications after median sternotomy and can be managed with sternal reconstruction. The use of pectoralis major flap (PMF) has traditionally been the first‐line approach for flap reconstruction but the advantage in patients' survival when compared to the omental flap (OF) transposition is still not clear. We performed a study‐level meta‐analysis evaluating the association of the type of flap on postoperative outcomes.

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