Review
Prevention of chest wall deformity after autologous cartilage harvesting
Zhu Ling, Wang Zhijun, Sun Yue, Ren Ci, Han Yuxin, Jin Zhoufeng, Dong Hai
Published 2020-09-25
Cite as Chin J Plast Surg, 2020, 36(9): 1058-1061. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cnZHZXWKZZ-2018-1102-00443
Abstract
Costal cartilage is a commonly used filling and supporting material in clinical practice, which has many advantages, but chest wall deformity frequently occurs after autologous costal cartilage harvesting. In order to effectively reduce the incidence of chest wall deformity, experts and scholars have conducted a full exploration.Theauthor reviewed the related literatures and summarized the prevention of chest wall deformity after costal cartilage harvesting. On the basis of reasonable selection of surgical site and cartilage harvesting amount, the costochondral junction(CCJ)and optional cartilage should be preserved.The costal perichondrium should be sutured and autogeneic cartilage debris should be replanted during the operation. In addition, postoperative management should also limit the degree of chest movement and breathing range, such as external fixation and restrictions on physical exercise.
Key words:
Costal cartilage; Chest deformity; Costal cartilage harvest
Contributor Information
Zhu Ling
Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, China
Wang Zhijun
Chongqing Beau Care Clinic Cosmetology Hospital, Chongqing 400010, China
Sun Yue
Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, China
Ren Ci
Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, China
Han Yuxin
Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, China
Jin Zhoufeng
Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, China
Dong Hai
Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, China