An unusual case of flail chest: Surgical repair using Marlex mesh

被引:9
作者
Heriot, AG [1 ]
Wells, FC [1 ]
机构
[1] PAPWORTH HOSP,DEPT CARDIOTHORAC SURG,CAMBRIDGE CB3 8RE,ENGLAND
关键词
neurofibromatosis; flail chest; Marlex mesh;
D O I
10.1136/thx.52.5.488
中图分类号
R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
The case history is presented of a patient with neurofibromatosis with a chest wall defect present from birth. Abnormal rib development had resulted in a flail segment with painful paradoxical movement and unsightly costal cartilage protrusion. Chest wall reconstruction using Marlex mesh resulted in an excellent cosmetic and functional repair.
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页码:488 / 489
页数:2
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