Paraganglioma de localización infrecuente / Paraganglioma in an Unusual Site

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Utilidad y versatilidad del titanio para la reconstrucción de la pared torácica / Use and versatility of titanium for the reconstruction of the thoracic wall

INTRODUCCIÓN: La resección y las deformidades/defectos de la pared torácica así como las fracturas costales complejas requieren de reconstrucción con diversos materiales protésicos para garantizar las funciones básicas de dicha pared. El titanio aporta múltiples características que lo hacen un material idóneo para esta cirugía. El objetivo es presentar nuestros resultados iniciales con este material en diversas afecciones. Material y métodos De 2008 a 2012 se ha intervenido a 14 pacientes en los que se ha empleado el titanio para la reconstrucción de la pared torácica. Un total de 7 pacientes presentaban tumores de pared torácica, 2 de ellos con resección esternal, 4 con deformidades/defectos de la pared torácica y 3 pacientes con traumatismo costal severo por accidente de tráfico. Resultados La reconstrucción fue satisfactoria en todos los casos, con extubación temprana y sin detectar problemas en la funcionalidad de la pared torácica a nivel respiratorio. Los pacientes con tumores de pared torácica, incluyendo las resecciones esternales, se extubaron en quirófano, así como las deformidades de pared torácica. Los casos de traumatismo torácico se extubaron en menos de 24 h desde la fijación costal interna. No hubo complicaciones en relación con el material utilizado ni con el método de implantación. Conclusiones El titanio es un material ideal para la reconstrucción de la pared torácica en diversas situaciones clínicas, al permitir una gran versatilidad y adaptabilidad en las diferentes reconstrucciones de pared torácica en que se quiera emplear

INTRODUCTION: Chest wall deformities/defects and chest wall resections, as well as complex rib fractures require reconstruction with various prosthetic materials to ensure the basic functions of the chest wall. Titanium provides many features that make it an ideal material for this surgery. The aim is to present our initial results with this material in several diseases. Material and methods From 2008 to 2012, 14 patients were operated on and titanium was used for reconstruction of the chest wall. A total of 7 patients had chest wall tumors, 2 with sternal resection, 4 patients with chest wall deformities/defects and 3 patients with severe rib injury due to traffic accident. Results The reconstruction was successful in all cases, with early extubation without detecting problems in the functionality of the chest wall at a respiratory level. Patients with chest wall tumors including sternal resections were extubated in the operating room as well as the chest wall deformities. Chest trauma cases were extubated within 24 h from internal rib fixation. There were no complications related to the material used and the method of implementation. Conclusions Titanium is an ideal material for reconstruction of the chest wall in several clinical situations allowing for great versatility and adaptability in different chest wall reconstructions

[Use and versatility of titanium for the reconstruction of the thoracic wall]. / Utilidad y versatilidad del titanio para la reconstrucción de la pared torácica.

INTRODUCTION: Chest wall deformities/defects and chest wall resections, as well as complex rib fractures require reconstruction with various prosthetic materials to ensure the basic functions of the chest wall. Titanium provides many features that make it an ideal material for this surgery. The aim is to present our initial results with this material in several diseases. MATERIAL AND METHODS: From 2008 to 2012, 14 patients were operated on and titanium was used for reconstruction of the chest wall. A total of 7 patients had chest wall tumors, 2 with sternal resection, 4 patients with chest wall deformities/defects and 3 patients with severe rib injury due to traffic accident. RESULTS: The reconstruction was successful in all cases, with early extubation without detecting problems in the functionality of the chest wall at a respiratory level. Patients with chest wall tumors including sternal resections were extubated in the operating room as well as the chest wall deformities. Chest trauma cases were extubated within 24h from internal rib fixation. There were no complications related to the material used and the method of implementation. CONCLUSIONS: Titanium is an ideal material for reconstruction of the chest wall in several clinical situations allowing for great versatility and adaptability in different chest wall reconstructions.