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Congenital chest wall deformities: a modified surgical technique.
Isik, A F; Tuncozgur, B; Elbeyli, L; Akar, E.
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  • Isik AF; *Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical School, Thoracic Surgery Department , Turkey. atahan@ttnet.net.tr
Acta Chir Belg ; 107(3): 313-6, 2007 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17685260
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Congenital chest wall deformities are the most common disorders among the other congenital diseases in thoracic surgery. Standard surgical techniques seem to be sufficient, but to prevent recurrence and complications other surgical approaches have to be chosen, such as freeing the sternum from the second rib cartilage to the costal arch, completely and bilaterally, and external application of Kirschner wire for stabilization. PATIENTS AND

METHODS:

Between 1996 and 2005, 47 patients with congenital chest wall deformities were examined. The surgical method consists of resecting rib cartilages from the second rib up to the costal arch bilaterally and the application of Kirschner wire for the stabilization of the chest wall.

RESULTS:

No mortality occurred. Three patients had complications, such as wound infection and pneumothorax. Kirschner wire was removed on the 15th day (between 10-21 days). Mean hospital stay was 16.5 days (10-23 days). Patients were followed up between 2 months and 6 years. No recurrence was observed.

CONCLUSION:

To prevent recurrence and complications for cosmetic surgery is quite important. For this reason, the surgical technique has to be carried out carefully. Kirschner wire is useful for the stabilization of the chest wall with no risk of infection, foreign body reaction, or the need for a second operation for removal.
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Esternón / Pared Torácica / Tórax en Embudo Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Acta Chir Belg Año: 2007 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Esternón / Pared Torácica / Tórax en Embudo Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Acta Chir Belg Año: 2007 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía