%0 Journal Article
%T Reconstruction of the chest wall with VYPRO I -Mesh after extensive resection
%A Wagner
%A Roland
%A Horn
%A Silvio
%A Stein
%A Martina
%A Gnauk
%A Hans-Georg
%J Thoracic Surgical Science
%D 2004
%I 
%X We performed reconstruction of the chest wall i.e. sternum, anterior or lateral thoracic wall by implantation of VYPRO I -Mesh in two layer fashion-technique in 12 consecutive patients after extended resection of the thoracic wall because of tumour.Mean follow-up was 18.6 months. This included complete physical examination, lung function analysis, and radiological examination with x-ray and CT-scan.The aim of stabilisation could be achieved in all patients: secure coverage of thoracic viscera, reconstruction of the physiological function of the chest wall with good cosmetic result, and excellent incorporation of the alloplastic material.
%K chest wall resection
%K reconstruction
%K VYPRO I-Mesh
%U http://www.egms.de/en/journals/tss/2004-1/tss000005.shtml