Important considerations in chest wall reconstruction. Issue 8 (9th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Momeni, Arash; Kovach, Stephen J.
• Other Names: Patel Ketan guestEditor.; Nahabedian Maurice guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical oncology. Volume 113:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 913
• Page End: 922
• Publication Date: 2016-03-09
• Subjects: chest wall -- plastic surgery -- pedicled flaps -- free flaps -- surgical meshes; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1002/jso.24216
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4790

Abstract

Abstract : Chest wall reconstruction represents one of the most challenging tasks in plastic surgery. Over the past several decades, a more profound understanding of surgical anatomy and physiology along with tremendous advances in surgical technique have resulted in substantial improvements in postoperative outcomes. Conceptually, the reconstructive goals include dead space obliteration, restoration of skeletal stability with protection of intrathoracic structures, and stable soft tissue coverage. Ideally, these goals are achieved with minimal aesthetic deformity. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:913–922 . © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.