Thoracic reconstruction with autogenous graft of rib and pedicle omental flap after resection of the sternal tumors / 中国医师进修杂志
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
;
(36): 12-14, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-385507
ABSTRACT
Objective To discuss the technical points and clinical effects of thoracic reconstruction after resection of the sternal tumnors with autogenous rib graft and pedicle oinental flap. Method A retrospective study was made on 12 patients,who underwent resection of sternal tumors and thoracic reconstruction with autogenous rib graft and pedicle omental flap between January 2004 and March 2010. The tumor involved the manubrium in 4 patients and the sternal body in 8 patients. Results All operations of 12 patients were succeed with no perioperative mortality or severe complications. Incisions healed by primary intention healing,and no paradoxical breathing was found. The postoperative period was uneventful.Conclusion It's an effective way to treat sternal tumors by the resection and thoracic reconstruction with autogenous rib graft and pedicle omental flap.
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Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
Year:
2010
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