Reconstruction of chest wall with MatrixRIB plate after sternal tumor resection in children

Abstract

Chest wall tumor surgery generally includes two parts, one is tumor resection the other is chest wall reconstruction. Tumor resection is relatively simple, and the focus of reconstruction surgery is the selection of materials. MatrixRIB plate is a practical reconstruction material. It can not only be used for reconstruction of ribs and costal cartilages, but also for reconstruction of sternum, so it can be used as the preferred material for reconstruction of chest wall. For the children patients, since the development of chest wall is involved, it is necessary to observe whether it affects the development of bone structure after reconstruction with MatrixRIB plate. If there is an impact, another operation is required for a new reconstruction.