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Sharma D, Dixit S, Shah H, Bharaney R, Halvadia B, Patel R, Tharwani K, B. Sternal Osteomylitis due to Arrow-head Injury: A Rare Case Report. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2012; 54 (4):255-257.
Sternal osteomyelitis secondary to penetrating trauma is an uncommon entity and only few cases have been reported. We report a case of sternal osteomyelitis in a patient with sickle-cell anaemia with a unique past history of arrow-head injury who presented with signs and symptoms of sternal infection. Imaging studies suggested osteomyelitis and the patient underwent sternal debridement, with a successful outcome.
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