Thoracic reconstruction with autogenous graft of rib and pedicle omental flap after resection of the sternal tumors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4904.2010.35.006
- VernacularTitle:胸骨肿瘤切除并自体肋骨和带蒂大网膜移植胸廓重建术
- Author:
Qinzi XU
;
Wei SUN
;
Bo AI
;
Xiangning FU
;
Yingxiong TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sternum;
Bone neoplasms;
Bone transplantation;
Thoracoplasty
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2010;33(35):12-14
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the technical points and clinical effects of thoracic reconstruction after resection of the sternal tumnors with autogenous rib graft and pedicle oinental flap. Method A retrospective study was made on 12 patients,who underwent resection of sternal tumors and thoracic reconstruction with autogenous rib graft and pedicle omental flap between January 2004 and March 2010. The tumor involved the manubrium in 4 patients and the sternal body in 8 patients. Results All operations of 12 patients were succeed with no perioperative mortality or severe complications. Incisions healed by primary intention healing,and no paradoxical breathing was found. The postoperative period was uneventful.Conclusion It's an effective way to treat sternal tumors by the resection and thoracic reconstruction with autogenous rib graft and pedicle omental flap.