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  • Title: An innovative method of pediatric chest wall reconstruction using Surgisis and swinging rib technique.
    Author: Oliveira C, Zamakhshary M, Alfadda T, Alhabshan F, Alshalaan H, Miller S, Kim PC.
    Journal: J Pediatr Surg; 2012 May; 47(5):867-73. PubMed ID: 22595563.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Herein, we describe a new surgical approach for chest wall reconstruction using a native supporting rib and Surgisis. METHODS: A retrospective review of 3 cases from 2 tertiary pediatric health care centers presenting with chest wall defects in the neonatal period was performed. Perioperative data were collected. RESULTS: Two chest wall deformities were diagnosed at birth (Poland syndrome and cleft sternum). One patient was diagnosed prenatally with a mediastinal mass. The first infant had absent ribs 2 through 9. He underwent chest wall reconstruction at 4 weeks of life because of difficulty weaning from ventilation related to paradoxical breathing. The hamartoma of the second asymptomatic patient was removed at 6 weeks. The third patient's V-shaped sternal defect encompassed through the upper two thirds of the sternum and was repaired at 6 months of age with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram monitoring. In all cases, Surgisis (collagen matrix) was used as an onlay patch. In 2 cases, a swinging rib acted supportive. Neither patient had intraoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Surgisis is useful in pediatric chest wall reconstruction, particularly in combination with swinging ribs. The capacity for adaptation to the child's growth of this approach is crucial. Short-term safety is shown, but long-term assessment is required.
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