Attachment Issues: A Case Report of a Promising Sternal Implantation with 3D-printed Polyethylene. Issue 12 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bidois, Lauren M.; Porter, Chris; Singh, Harsh P.
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 9:Issue 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003985
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: Sternal reconstruction is beneficial for chest wall stability, respiratory function, and cosmetics, with no superior prosthesis or method thus far identified. We present a case of sternal reconstruction in a patient 6 years post sternal removal using a 3D-printed, patient-specific, polyethylene prosthesis with reasonable short-term outcomes. We believe a polyethylene prosthesis shows advantages over other materials and is worth further investigation, providing a technique for attaching said prosthesis to the native tissues is established.