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Study Supports Nonrigid Fixation for Chest Wall Reconstruction
Study Supports Nonrigid Fixation for Chest Wall Reconstruction
P Wendling
20110306
2011 Apr 6
Elsevier Global Medical News
Study Supports Nonrigid Fixation for Chest Wall Reconstruction
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2011 Apr 6, P Wendling
DETROIT (EGMN) - Chest wall reconstruction that uses nonrigid mesh or autologous tissue without rigid fixation was safe and provided excellent respiratory outcomes in one of the largest series to date."Our recommendations are to reconstruct with autologous tissue alone whenever possible," Dr. Waël Hanna said. "If you have to use mesh because you cannot reapproximate the chest wall or there's not enough muscle to construct a flap, then nonrigid mesh should be favored over rigid fixation."Rigid fixation...