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  • Title: [Reconstruction of chest wall deformity in Poland's syndrome with soft silicone prosthesis].
    Author: Zhang QG, Wan WD, Ning GS, Wang L, Liu YF, Leng YC.
    Journal: Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2003 May; 19(3):195-6. PubMed ID: 12958823.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To explore a method for reconstruction of Poland's chest wall deformity. METHODS: The customized, textured silicone prosthesis was fabricated from a soft silicone polymer that approximated to the softness of the pectoralis major muscle. A lateral incision of 6 cm on the affected chest was made. After a subcutaneous pocket above the ribs was created through the incision, the prosthesis was placed in the pocket. RESULTS: Since October 2000, chest wall reconstruction for Poland's syndrome deformity has been performed in 7 male patients (18 to 45 years) with the customized soft silicone prosthesis. Follow-up for 3 to 17 months showed that all patients were satisfied with the aesthetical results. Seroma occurred in 2 patients, and needle aspiration was used to solve the problem. CONCLUSION: This method is simple and less traumatic. The reconstructed chest wall approximates to the softness and appearance of the contralateral pectoralis muscle.
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