Chest Wall Reconstruction Using a Titanium Mesh Plate and an Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Sheet: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The integrity and stability of the chest wall (CW) are major factors that ensure the protection of the thoracic organs and proper respiratory function. In cases requiring extensive CW resection for tumor control, reconstruction using autologous tissue or synthetic materials is often performed. However, the optimal approach remains undetermined. We report a case of successful CW reconstruction using a combination of a titanium mesh plate and a dual-surface expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) sheet.

Case presentation

A man in his 70s presented for referral with a CW tumor in the left anterior chest. The tumor was located in the left anterior CW and was suspected to have pulmonary, thymic, and pectoralis major and minor invasions. Surgical resection included r

SUBMITTER: Toyoda T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12518144 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature