%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