Prosthetic Reconstruction of the Chest Wall

Onkar V Khullar; Felix G Fernandez

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.01.014

Prosthetic Reconstruction of the Chest Wall

Thorac Surg Clin. 2017 May;27(2):201-208. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.01.014. Epub 2017 Mar 1.

Authors

Onkar V Khullar¹, Felix G Fernandez²

Affiliations

¹ Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365 Clifton Road, NE, Suite A2214, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
² Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365 Clifton Road, NE, Suite A2214, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Electronic address: felix.fernandez@emoryhealthcare.org.

PMID: 28363375
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2017.01.014

Abstract

Large chest wall resections can result in skeletal instability, altered respiratory mechanics, and significant cosmetic defects. Here the authors review a variety of prostheses that can be used to reconstruct these defects, the indications for their use, the technique for implantation, and the available data regarding their clinical outcomes.

Keywords: Biologic mesh; Chest wall; Methylmethacrylate; Osteosynthesis; Prosthetic mesh.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Prostheses and Implants*
Rib Cage / surgery*
Surgical Mesh*
Thoracic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
Thoracic Surgical Procedures / methods*
Thoracic Wall / surgery*