Extensive chest wall resection and reconstruction are a challenging procedure that requires
a multidisciplinary approach, including input from thoracic surgeon, plastic surgeon and …

Chest wall reconstruction following extensive resection is greatly facilitated by the use of
vascularised flaps and prosthetic material. Plastic surgeons are often asked to assist with …

Background. Chest wall defects continue to present a complicated treatment scenario for
thoracic and reconstructive surgeons. The purpose of this study is to report our 25-year …

BACKGROUND: Chest wall resections are associated with significant morbidity, with
respiratory failure in as many as 27% of patients. We hypothesized that our selective use of …

The repair of complex chest wall defects presents a challenging problem for the
reconstructive surgeon. Although the majority of such defects could be repaired with the use …

The chest wall can be involved in both primary and secondary tumors, and even today, their
management and treatment continue to be a challenge for surgeons. Primary chest-wall …

Extensive chest wall resection and reconstruction is a challenging procedure that requires a
multidisciplinary approach, including input from thoracic surgeons, plastic surgeons …

Background The purpose of this study is to use 3-dimensional printing (3DP)
polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants for skeletal reconstructions after wide excision of …

Objectives: We analysed our experience in primary malignant chest-wall tumours (PMCWTs)
with an emphasis on a new reconstruction technique and on survival. Methods: From 1998 …

Background The reconstruction of large full-thickness chest wall defects after resection of
T3/T4 non-small cell lung carcinomas or primary chest wall tumors presents a technical …