Reconstruction of pectus excavatum with silicone implants

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2006;59(10):1082-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2005.12.035. Epub 2006 May 11.

Abstract

The pectus excavatum deformity is characterised by a deep depression usually involving the lower one-half to two-thirds of the sternum. The indications for surgery are often aesthetic. Extensive procedures, requiring fracturing and remodelling of the chest wall skeleton are associated with high morbidity and high rate of complications. In this article we describe our renewed experience with reconstruction of mild and moderate pectus excavatum deformities with custom made prefabricated silicone implants. The fabrication of the implant and the surgical technique are described in detail. An excellent aesthetic correction of the deformity was achieved in all of the patients in our series, with high patient satisfaction rate. We conclude that with careful patient selection, artistic implant fabrication and meticulous surgical technique, this approach achieves excellent aesthetic correction with minimal morbidity and a low complication rate and therefore should maintain its place in the armamentarium of surgical techniques for reconstruction of pectus deformities.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Funnel Chest / pathology
  • Funnel Chest / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Silicone Elastomers

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers