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Chest Wall Reconstruction with Proline Mesh only or with Metallic Bar [PDF]

Zagazig University Medical Journal
Background: In recent decades, two prominent methods for chest wall reconstruction have gained prominence: the use of proline mesh only and the combination of proline mesh with a metallic Bar.
Mohamed Abd Elmonsef, Mostafa Elnewehy, Abdallah Badr, Ahmed Shafeek, Tamer Alawady   +4 more
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A technique for pediatric chest wall reconstruction using custom-designed titanium implants: Description of technique and report of two cases

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2016
Purpose We present a surgical technique for chest wall reconstruction using custom-designed titanium implants developed for two female patients to provide both chest wall symmetry and adequate stability for staged breast reconstruction.
Colin J. Anderson, Murray D. Spruiell, Erin F. Wylie, Caitlin M. McGowan, Frederic W. -B. Deleyiannis, Nathan J. Donaldson, Travis C. Heare   +6 more
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Reconstruction of chest wall chondrosarcoma with an anterolateral thigh free flap: An illustration of decision-making in chest wall reconstruction [PDF]

, 2013
INTRODUCTIONChondrosarcomas are the most common primary chest wall malignancy. The mainstay of treatment is radical resection, which often requires chest wall reconstruction. This presents numerous challenges and more extensive defects mandate the use of
Wong, K.Y., Shahzad, F., Maraka, J., Malata, C.M., Di Candia, M., Coonar, A.S.   +5 more
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Forms of sternal reconstruction in oncology

Вестник хирургии имени И.И. Грекова, 2021
INTRODUCTION. Chest wall tumors represent a variety of morphological forms and variants of lesions. According to different authors, primary malignant tumors of the chest wall account for 0.2–2 % of all malignant neoplasms.
A. A. Kurilchik, V. S. Usachev, V. E. Ivanov, A. L. Starodubtsev, A. L. Zubarev   +4 more
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Extensive traumatic anterior chest wall injury including type I manubriosternal dislocation

, 2022
Manubriosternal joint dislocation (MSD) is a rare traumatic injury, usually preceded by a high energy trauma. We report a case of a 40-year-old female who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and presented to a tertiary trauma centre.
De la Cruz Garcia, I, Wullschleger, M, De la Cruz Garcia, Isidora, Wullschleger, Martin   +3 more
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Chest wall reconstruction in benign and malignant tumors with non-rigid materials: An overview

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
Several materials and techniques have been described for the procedure of chest wall reconstruction: the choice of using a technique or a material over another relies mainly on the surgeon's experience as well as thoracic defect localization and ...
Sara Colella, Alessandro Brandimarte, Roberta Marra, Stefano Marinari, Armida D’Incecco, Milena Di Genesio Pagliuca, Andrea De Vico, Roberto Crisci, Duilio Divisi   +8 more
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A Case of Traumatic Flail Chest Requiring Stabilization with Surgical Reconstruction

The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 2015
Background Flail chest is the most serious complication that may occur after thoracic trauma. In this article, we present a case of flail chest caused by blunt chest trauma, which presented dramatic clinical improvement following rib fixation and chest ...
Serdar Evman, Ilker Kolbas, Talha Dogruyol, Cagatay Tezel   +3 more
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Empowering and conquering infirmity of visually impaired using AI‐technology equipped with object detection and real‐time voice feedback system in healthcare application

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik, Shahzad Hassan, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Saddaf Rubab, Usman Tariq, Monia Hamdi, Hela Elmannai, Ye Jin Kim, Jae‐Hyuk Cha   +8 more
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Hydrogel‐Based 3D‐Printed Anthropomorphic Breast Phantom for Emulating Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Mammary Tissue. Applications in Microwave Imaging

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A 3D‐printable breast phantom is developed using patient‐derived MRI data and hydrogels that replicate the dielectric properties of healthy and cancerous tissues. Mechanical and dielectric characterization confirm its suitability for microwave imaging.
Carlos M. Andreu, Daniel Álvarez Sánchez‐Bayuela, Gianluigi Tiberi, Eliana Canicattì, Agostino Monorchio, Ester Vázquez   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Increased survival with mechanical ventilation in post-tuberculosis patients with the combination of respiratory failure and chest wall deformity

, 2007
Background Patients who have suffered from tuberculosis are at risk of respiratory failure with hypercapnea from chest wall deformity and hypoxia from pulmonary sequelae.
Bengt Midgren, Jäger, Linda, Karl A. Franklin, Kerstin Löfdahl, Midgren, Bengt,, Löfdahl, Kerstin, Franklin, Karl A, Franklin, Karl,, Midgren, Bengt, Kerstin Ström, Lund University., Linda Jäger, Löfdahl, Kerstin,, Ström, Kerstin   +13 more
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