Reconstruction of chest wall deformity in Poland's syndrome with soft silicone prosthesis.
- Author:
Qing-guo ZHANG
1
;
Wei-dong WAN
;
Guan-sen NING
;
Lei WANG
;
Yu-feng LIU
;
Yong-cheng LENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pectoralis Muscles; Poland Syndrome; surgery; Prostheses and Implants; Prosthesis Implantation; methods; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Ribs; Silicones; therapeutic use; Thoracic Wall; abnormalities; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(3):195-196
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore a method for reconstruction of Poland's chest wall deformity.
METHODSThe customized, textured silicone prosthesis was fabricated from a soft silicone polymer that approximated to the softness of the pectoralis major muscle. A lateral incision of 6 cm on the affected chest was made. After a subcutaneous pocket above the ribs was created through the incision, the prosthesis was placed in the pocket.
RESULTSSince October 2000, chest wall reconstruction for Poland's syndrome deformity has been performed in 7 male patients (18 to 45 years) with the customized soft silicone prosthesis. Follow-up for 3 to 17 months showed that all patients were satisfied with the aesthetical results. Seroma occurred in 2 patients, and needle aspiration was used to solve the problem.
CONCLUSIONThis method is simple and less traumatic. The reconstructed chest wall approximates to the softness and appearance of the contralateral pectoralis muscle.
