Canis ISSN: 2398-2942

Thorax: rib resection

Introduction

• Successful removal of a malignant neoplasm of the chest wall requires adequate margins of resected tissue in all planes around the neoplasm.
• Removal of a rib is occasionally used to aid exposure during intercostal thoracotomy.

Uses

• Removal of rib in process of tumor resection:
  • Osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma: axial skeleton.
  • Chondrosarcoma Chondrosarcoma.
• To improve access to thorax during thoracotomy Thorax: thoracotomy (intercostal).
• Ribs may be used as cortical antografts in certain advance orthopedic procedures (eg repair of severe cortical bone defects).

Advantages

• Relatively simple procedure to remove a single rib.

Disadvantages

• Multiple rib resection requires advanced anesthetic and surgical skills and careful planning.

Requirements

Preparation

Procedure

Aftercare

Outcomes