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

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 met...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery 2015-08, Vol.100 (2), p.744-747
Hauptverfasser:	Suzuki, Kei, MD, Park, Bernard J., MD, Adusumilli, Prasad S., MD, Rizk, Nabil P., MD, Huang, James, MD, Jones, David R., MD, Bains, Manjit S., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiothoracic Surgery Humans Male Methacrylates Methylmethacrylate Middle Aged Orthopedic Procedures - methods Polypropylenes Prostheses and Implants Prosthesis Design Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Ribs - surgery Surgery Surgical Mesh Thoracic Wall - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0003-4975 1552-6259
DOI:	10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.02.127