Reconstruction of thoracic wall defects after tumor resection using a polytetrafluoroethylene soft tissue (Gore-Tex) patch.
Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
; 46(6): 526-9, 1998 Jun.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9720372
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Recently, there have been a few reports recommending use of a 2 mm thick polytetrafluoroethylene soft tissue (Gore-Tex) patch for repair of thoracic wall defects. The potential role of these Gore-Tex patches was examined.METHODS:
Five patients underwent chest wall tumor resection with thoracic wall reconstruction using a Gore-Tex patch (2 mm). We present a review of the complications experienced by five patients with Gore-Tex patches, as well as a review of the literature.RESULTS:
Functionally and cosmetically, satisfactory results were obtained for 5 patients with Gore-Tex patch. There were no cases of infectious complications. However, we experienced one case of a flail chest postoperatively, in which reconstruction with two Gore-Tex patches of 30 x 15 cm, and 3 days of mechanical ventilation and chest wall support was needed.CONCLUSION:
Our experience with Gore-Tex patches has been positive, and we recommend patch closure for thoracic wall defects.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Polytetrafluoroethylene
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Surgical Mesh
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Thoracic Neoplasms
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Thoracoplasty
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
1998
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan
Publication country:
JAPAN
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JAPON
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JAPÃO
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JP