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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:
- 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
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Preparation
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Procedure
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Piricey-Erkhart N, Withrow S J, Straw R C et al (1995) Primary rib tumors in 54 dogs. JAAMA 31 (1), 65-69 PubMed.
- Matthiesen D T, Clark D N, Orsher R J et al (1992) En bloc resection of primary rib tumours in 40 dogs. Vet Surg 21 (3), 201-204 PubMed.
- Bright R M, Birchard S J & Long G G (1982) Repair of thoracic wall defects in the dog with an omental pedicle flap. JAAHA 18 (2), 277-82 VetMedResource.
- Bright R M (1981) Reconstruction of thoracic wall defects using Marlex mesh. JAAHA 17 (3), 415-420 VetMedResource.