Large Penetrating Wounds to the Chest Managed With Immediate Chest Wall Reconstruction Using Biologic Mesh, Titanium Plates, and Rotational Tissue Flaps

We describe our initial management followed by prompt surgical repair using biologic mesh, titanium rib spanning plates, and rotational tissue flaps with Z-plasty of the skin for definite closure. All patients did well post-operatively without complications or wound infections. With the appropriate management, we suspect there may be an advantage in performing immediate reconstruction and closure in large open thoracic injuries utilizing biologic mesh and titanium rib spanning plates with a lower risk of infection than previously believed.PMID:38596898 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241244649

Source: The American Surgeon - April 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: John P Shillinglaw Cory J Nonnemacher Dudley B Christie Source Type: research