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Chest Wall Reconstruction Using a Methyl Methacrylate Neo-Rib and Mesh.

Authors :
Suzuki K
Park BJ
Adusumilli PS
Rizk NP
Huang J
Jones DR
Bains MS
Source :
The Annals of thoracic surgery [Ann Thorac Surg] 2015 Aug; Vol. 100 (2), pp. 744-7.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Prosthetic reconstruction of the chest wall after oncologic resection is performed by means of various techniques using different materials. We describe a new technique of chest wall reconstruction that includes the use of Marlex mesh and the creation of a neo-rib from a Steinmann pin and methyl methacrylate.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1552-6259
Volume :
100
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Annals of thoracic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26234861
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.02.127