Chest Wall Reconstruction Using a Titanium Mesh Plate and an Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Sheet: A Case Report
The combination of ePTFE sheets, which have a smooth surface to protect the lungs and excellent tissue affinity, and titanium mesh plates, which are sufficiently rigid to maintain thoracic function, is an excellent method of rigid reconstruction that takes advantage of the strengths of each material. This technique is feasible and versatile and ensures short-term postoperative stability. Nevertheless, the long-term safety and potential complications warrant further clinical evaluation.
Authors
- Taichi A. Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7800-8596)
- Ryo Karita
- Hidemi Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8983-433X)
- Taisuke Kaiho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1056-5929)
- Yuichi Sakairi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0222-0253)
- Yuki Hirai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0824-4838)
- Ichiro Yoshino
- Takahide Toyoda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4766-5221)
- Hajime Tamura
- Kazuhisa Tanaka
Institutions
- Chiba University (JP)
- International University of Health and Welfare (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.70352/scrj.cr.25-0381
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chiba University