Poststernotomy Complications: A Multimodal Review of Normal and Abnormal Postoperative Imaging Findings.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2018
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the normal postoperative appearance of various sternotomy configurations as well as the pathophysiologic and imaging characteristics of sternotomy complications on radiographs, MDCT, MRI, and scintigraphy.
CONCLUSION: Clinical signs of sternotomy complications are nonspecific and often overlap with normal postoperative changes. Knowledge of normal and abnormal imaging findings is essential to guide management and treatment.
Volume
211
Issue
6
First Page
1194
Last Page
1205
ISSN
1546-3141
Published In/Presented At
Hota, P., Dass, C., Erkmen, C., Donuru, A., & Kumaran, M. (2018). Poststernotomy Complications: A Multimodal Review of Normal and Abnormal Postoperative Imaging Findings. AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 211(6), 1194–1205. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.18.19782
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
30300004
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article