Sternal infection and mediastinitis are uncommon but serious complications after cardiothoracic surgery via median sternotomy.They increase postoperative mortality, morbidity and overall cost.

• 摘要因心脏胸腔手术而并发胸骨骨髓炎与纵膈腔炎在临床上并不常见，然而此并发症会提高死亡率、住院天数与医疗费用。