Titanium mesh prosthesis repair of symptomatic Poland syndrome in a premature infant

J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Jan;43(1):234-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.09.078.

Abstract

The authors describe a case of Poland syndrome in a ventilator-dependent premature infant with severe chest wall deformities treated during the neonatal period with a prosthetic titanium mesh. The implant significantly improved lung volume and provided stabilization of the chest wall allowing for weaning from ventilator, extubation, and discharge of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Poland Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Poland Syndrome / surgery*
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Radiography
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Thoracic Wall / abnormalities
  • Thoracic Wall / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Wall / surgery*
  • Thoracotomy / methods
  • Titanium*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing / physiology

Substances

  • Titanium