Chest wall reconstruction using a methyl methacrylate neo-rib and mesh Journal Article


Authors: Suzuki, K.; Park, B. J.; Adusumilli, P. S.; Rizk, N. P.; Huang, J.; Jones, D. R.; Bains, M. S.
Article Title: Chest wall reconstruction using a methyl methacrylate neo-rib and mesh
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. © 2015 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Keywords: adult; middle aged; cancer surgery; surgical technique; case report; cobalt; chondrosarcoma; surgical mesh; thorax wall reconstruction; methacrylic acid methyl ester; human; male; priority journal; article; gentamicin bone cement; marlex
Journal Title: Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume: 100
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0003-4975
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 2015-08-01
Start Page: 744
End Page: 747
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.02.127
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 26234861
PMCID: PMC4978354
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Notes: Export Date: 2 September 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Nabil Rizk
    139 Rizk
  2. James Huang
    214 Huang
  3. Bernard J Park
    263 Park
  4. Kei Suzuki
    28 Suzuki
  5. Manjit S Bains
    338 Bains
  6. David Randolph Jones
    417 Jones