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Reconstructive Strategies in Pediatric Patients after Oncological Chest Wall Resection: A Systematic Review.
Pieter W Lonnee1, Zachri N Ovadja1, Caroline C C Hulsker2
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital and Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Summary
Choosing the best chest wall reconstruction method for pediatric cancer patients is unclear. This review of 130 cases found nonautologous materials were most common, but evidence quality is poor, necessitating better guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Oncology
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Surgical resection of chest wall tumors in children requires effective reconstruction strategies.
- Optimal approaches for pediatric chest wall reconstruction remain undefined, lacking consensus.
Conclusions:
- Current evidence on pediatric chest wall reconstruction is limited and of low quality.
- Further high-quality research and standardized reporting are essential to establish evidence-based guidelines for optimal treatment outcomes.
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