Reconstruction of massive post-sternotomy defects with allogeneic bone graft: four-year results and experience using the method

The authors report on the transplantation of allogeneic bone graft in 10 patients with massive post-sternotomy defects. There were no further complications in 6 patients. In 3 patients additional re-suture of the soft tissue was necessary and one patient died 6 months later. Allogeneic bone graft transplantation seems to be a promising method in patients with serious tissue loss after sternotomy.