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An unusual case of flail chest: surgical repair using Marlex mesh.

Abstract
The case history is presented of a patient with neurofibromatosis with a chest wall defect present from birth. Abnormal rib development had resulted in a flail segment with painful paradoxical movement and unsightly costal cartilage protrusion. Chest wall reconstruction using Marlex mesh resulted in an excellent cosmetic and functional repair.
AuthorsA G Heriot, F C Wells
JournalThorax (Thorax) Vol. 52 Issue 5 Pg. 488-9 (May 1997) ISSN: 0040-6376 [Print] England
PMID9176546 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Flail Chest (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
  • Humans
  • Neurofibromatoses (complications, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
  • Radiography
  • Ribs (abnormalities, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Surgical Mesh

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