Operative stabilization of flail chest using a prosthetic mesh and methylmethacrylate

Surgical stabilization of flail chest is a controversial operation, but recent data has shown that selected patients benefit from it. We describe a simple and practical method of operative stabilization of flail chest using a prosthetic mesh and methylmethacrylate anchored to the ribs and sternum. T...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2006-06, Vol.29 (6), p.1064-1066
Hauptverfasser:	Bibas, Benoit J., Bibas, Roberto A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Coated Materials, Biocompatible Female Flail Chest - diagnostic imaging Flail Chest - surgery Humans Medical sciences Methylmethacrylate Pneumology Prostheses and Implants Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the heart Surgical Mesh Suture Techniques Tomography, X-Ray Computed Wounds, Nonpenetrating - diagnostic imaging Wounds, Nonpenetrating - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Surgical stabilization of flail chest is a controversial operation, but recent data has shown that selected patients benefit from it. We describe a simple and practical method of operative stabilization of flail chest using a prosthetic mesh and methylmethacrylate anchored to the ribs and sternum. The methylmethacrylate-mesh complex is inexpensive, can be extracted electively as soon as full thoracic stability is achieved, and can be used to stabilize extended chest wall injuries.
ISSN:	1010-7940 1873-734X
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.03.021