Combined reconstruction of complex chest wall defects using mesh-supported rigid materials and abdominal flap strategies: a retrospective clinical study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Combined reconstruction of complex chest wall defects using mesh-supported rigid materials and abdominal flap strategies: a retrospective clinical study

  • By

  • Bocheng Zhang

  • Ying Long

  • Bo Song

  • Xiao Zhou

  • Zan Li

  • Bo Zhou

  • May 21, 2026

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    The study analyzed 42 patients with complex chest wall defects, primarily due to tumors and radiation-induced ulcers, from 2016 to 2023.

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    Bony reconstruction utilized titanium alloy/nylon mesh or bone cement/nylon mesh, with all cases requiring flap coverage.

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    The integrated approach combined free DIEP flaps and pedicled TRAM flaps, achieving a 97.7% success rate in defect resolution.

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    Postoperative complications were managed conservatively, with one mortality due to multi-organ failure and no ulcer recurrence noted.

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    The study establishes mesh-reinforced rigid reconstruction as an effective protocol for complex chest wall rehabilitation.

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Combined reconstruction of complex chest wall defects using mesh-supported rigid materials and abdominal flap strategies: a retrospective clinical study

  • by Bocheng Zhang, Ying Long, Bo Song, Xiao Zhou, Zan Li, Bo Zhou

  • May 21, 2026

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