Reconstruction of the Chest Wall: Procedures and Nursing Care

31 December 1987

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in AORN Journal

Vol. 46 (6) , 1097-1098
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092(07)69719-1

Abstract

Large defects of the chest wall can be reconstructed with healthy, well-vascularized soft tissue flaps from adjacent areas of the torso. Such treatment extends the capabilities of surgeons and operating room staff and improves the quality of life for many patients with complicated clinical problems. It requires close cooperation among surgeons, operating room staff, and consulting personnel.

Keywords

RECONSTRUCTION
TREATMENT
QUALITY OF LIFE
DEFECTS
SOFT
TISSUE
FLAPS
CHEST WALL
VASCULARIZED

This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:

CHEST WALL RECONSTRUCTION
Annals of Surgery, 1984
The Omentum
Annals of Surgery, 1977