Objective To summarize the application experience of a new technique in mediastinal infection after cardiac operation. Methods A retrospective analysis of adult patients with mediastinal infection after cardiac surgery from February 2017 to June 15, 2019 were taken including a total of 5 cases (1.2%), of which 4 were male and 1 was female, with an average age (49±19) years old, average weight (70±15) kg;2 cases had acute type A aortic dissection, 2 cases had coronary heart disease, 1 case had infective endocarditis with Behcet's disease. After diagnosed, the patients developed severe wound infection and excessive secretion. VSD (vacuum sealing drainage) was performed for transitional treatment. After the wounds were cleaned and the granulation were still fresh, the wounds were for debridement in the operating room. During the operation, 4 cases were fixed with the SternaLock^® plating system, and 1 case was only treated with debridement and suture in front of the sternum because it did not involve the sternum. Results Four cases were cured and discharged smoothly, and 1 case died due to multiple organ failure, but the wound healed well. Conclusion The VSD increased sternum blood flow, which accelerated the granulation tissue formation, further to prevent infection and stable sternum, create a good foundation for further debridement, meanwhile the SternaLock ^® plating system(consists of eight pass since the titanium plate and 2.4 mm drill lock screw) was used for fixation, which significantly increased the stability of the sternum, further improved the prognosis of patients.