Porcine Dermal Collagen (Permacol) for Sternal Reconstruction
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 312-315, 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In chest wall reconstruction after wide chest wall resection, the use of a musculocutaneous flap or prosthetic materials is inevitable for maintaining thoracic movement and a closed pleural cavity. We report a case of a 63-year-old male with a large invasive thymic carcinoma in the anterior mediastinum. The mass measured 6.8 cm and involved the sternum, left side of the parasternal area, ribs, and intercostal muscles. The patient underwent subtotal sternectomy, radical thymectomy, and reconstruction with biological mesh (Permacol). Successful chest wall reconstruction without any other complications was achieved, demonstrating the effectiveness of Permacol.
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Main subject:
Ribs
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Sternum
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Thymectomy
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Thymoma
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Intercostal Muscles
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Collagen
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Pleural Cavity
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Thoracic Wall
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Mediastinum
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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