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Case Report: Talucci and Webb: Costal Chondritis
function. The procedure proposed by Shaw [ll involves isolation and subsequent removal of the infected segment. We have found this technique far superior to complete arch resection.
References 1. Shaw RR: Costal chondritis of the chondral arch. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 50:601, 1966 2. Wilcox RE: Costal chondritis with associated osteomyelitis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 49:210, 1965 3. Maier HC: Infections of the costal cartilages and sternum. Surg Gynecol Obstet 84:1038, 1947 4. Moschowitz AV: The treatment of diseases of the costal cartilages. Ann Surg 68:168, 1918 5. Brown RB, Trenton J: Chronic abscesses and sinuses of the costal cartilages and sternal osteomyelitis. Ann Surg 135:44, 1952 6. Pontius JG, Clagett OT, McDonald JR: Costal chondritis and perichondritis. Surgery 45:852, 1959
7. Sherry C, Javid H, Najafi H, et al: Sternal wound complications. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 80:861, 1980 8. Shutkin NM, Carey JM: Septic chondritis of the costal cartilage. J Bone Joint Surg [Am] 33510, 1951 9. Skinner DB, Myerowitz PD: Recent advances in the management of thoracic surgical infections. Ann Thorac Surg 31:191, 1981 10. Siler VE: Acute costal chondritis associated with sternal osteomyelitis. Surgery 12:407, 1942 11. Mir-Sepasi MH, Gazzaniga AB, Bartlette RH: Surgical treatment of primary sternal osteomyelitis. Ann Thorac Surg 19:698, 1975 12. Jara FM, Yao A, Toledo-Pereyra LH, Magilligan MJ: The role of surgery in primary osteomyelitis of the chest wall. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 77:147, 1979 13. Miller DR, Murphy K, Cesario T: Pseudomonas infection of the sternum and costal cartilages: report of three cases. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 76:723, 1978
Notice from The American Board of Surgery The American Board of Surgery, Inc., announces that it is now authorized to offer the Certification of Special Qualifications in General Vascular Surgery to its Diplomates and to those of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. It is not the intent of The American Board of Surgery to award this special certification to surgeons whose training or practice in vascular surgery is covered by the usual parameters of general and thoracic surgery. The certification is to be awarded only to those who have had intensive or additional approved training, or both, in this discipline, or who over a period of five years or more have clearly dem-
onstrated their dedication to vascular surgery by making well-known and important contributions to the specialty. Certification will be offered on an annual basis. The first cycle of evaluation of surgeons who seek this special certification is now beginning, and the final step, a written examination, will be completed on November 18, 1983. Interested surgeons who feel that they qualify should address their inquiries-as soon as possible but no later than April 1, 1983-to the Secretary, The American Board of Surgery, Inc., 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Case Report: Talucci and Webb: Costal Chondritis
function. The procedure proposed by Shaw [ll involves isolation and subsequent removal of the infected segment. We have found this technique far superior to complete arch resection.
References 1. Shaw RR: Costal chondritis of the chondral arch. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 50:601, 1966 2. Wilcox RE: Costal chondritis with associated osteomyelitis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 49:210, 1965 3. Maier HC: Infections of the costal cartilages and sternum. Surg Gynecol Obstet 84:1038, 1947 4. Moschowitz AV: The treatment of diseases of the costal cartilages. Ann Surg 68:168, 1918 5. Brown RB, Trenton J: Chronic abscesses and sinuses of the costal cartilages and sternal osteomyelitis. Ann Surg 135:44, 1952 6. Pontius JG, Clagett OT, McDonald JR: Costal chondritis and perichondritis. Surgery 45:852, 1959
7. Sherry C, Javid H, Najafi H, et al: Sternal wound complications. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 80:861, 1980 8. Shutkin NM, Carey JM: Septic chondritis of the costal cartilage. J Bone Joint Surg [Am] 33510, 1951 9. Skinner DB, Myerowitz PD: Recent advances in the management of thoracic surgical infections. Ann Thorac Surg 31:191, 1981 10. Siler VE: Acute costal chondritis associated with sternal osteomyelitis. Surgery 12:407, 1942 11. Mir-Sepasi MH, Gazzaniga AB, Bartlette RH: Surgical treatment of primary sternal osteomyelitis. Ann Thorac Surg 19:698, 1975 12. Jara FM, Yao A, Toledo-Pereyra LH, Magilligan MJ: The role of surgery in primary osteomyelitis of the chest wall. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 77:147, 1979 13. Miller DR, Murphy K, Cesario T: Pseudomonas infection of the sternum and costal cartilages: report of three cases. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 76:723, 1978
Notice from The American Board of Surgery The American Board of Surgery, Inc., announces that it is now authorized to offer the Certification of Special Qualifications in General Vascular Surgery to its Diplomates and to those of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. It is not the intent of The American Board of Surgery to award this special certification to surgeons whose training or practice in vascular surgery is covered by the usual parameters of general and thoracic surgery. The certification is to be awarded only to those who have had intensive or additional approved training, or both, in this discipline, or who over a period of five years or more have clearly dem-
onstrated their dedication to vascular surgery by making well-known and important contributions to the specialty. Certification will be offered on an annual basis. The first cycle of evaluation of surgeons who seek this special certification is now beginning, and the final step, a written examination, will be completed on November 18, 1983. Interested surgeons who feel that they qualify should address their inquiries-as soon as possible but no later than April 1, 1983-to the Secretary, The American Board of Surgery, Inc., 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103.