Porcine Dermal Collagen (Permacol) for Sternal Reconstruction.
- Author:
Kwang Hyoung LEE
1
;
Kwang Taik KIM
;
Ho Sung SON
;
Jae Seung JUNG
;
Jong Ho CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea. ktkim@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mediastinal neoplsms;
Thymectomy;
Sternum;
Surgical material
- MeSH:
Collagen;
Humans;
Intercostal Muscles;
Male;
Mediastinum;
Pleural Cavity;
Ribs;
Sternum;
Thoracic Wall;
Thymectomy;
Thymoma
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2013;46(4):312-315
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In chest wall reconstruction after wide chest wall resection, the use of a musculocutaneous flap or prosthetic materials is inevitable for maintaining thoracic movement and a closed pleural cavity. We report a case of a 63-year-old male with a large invasive thymic carcinoma in the anterior mediastinum. The mass measured 6.8 cm and involved the sternum, left side of the parasternal area, ribs, and intercostal muscles. The patient underwent subtotal sternectomy, radical thymectomy, and reconstruction with biological mesh (Permacol). Successful chest wall reconstruction without any other complications was achieved, demonstrating the effectiveness of Permacol.
