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. 1991 Mar;73(2):105–110.

Chest wall reconstruction after resection of recurrent breast tumours.

A G Nash 1, J R Tuson 1, S M Andrews 1, A Stacey-Clear 1
PMCID: PMC2499368  PMID: 2018312

Abstract

A series of 13 chest wall resections for recurrent breast tumours are reported, the defects being closed by synthetic prostheses. In nine patients the prostheses were covered by a latissimus dorsi flap, while in the last eight patients a rigid 'shield' prosthesis of methyl methacrylate was used, and a stable chest obtained. Mechanical ventilation for more than 24 h was not required in those patients in whom a shield was used.

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