Expert Surgical Therapies for Pediatric Chest Wall Reconstruction
The highly skilled, compassionate surgeons in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital provide the latest surgical therapies in chest wall reconstruction for infants, children and adolescents. We work closely with pediatric patients and their families so that they understand their child’s condition, treatment options and what to expect throughout their child’s treatment journey.
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Pediatric surgical specialists at UH Rainbow have extensive experience in diagnosing and performing chest wall reconstructions to correct such defects. We will assist you in determining what approach is best suited based on your child’s unique case and needs. With the support of a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists and other experts, we review each case prior to the first appointment to assess what testing and consultative services might be necessary prior to surgery.
Reasons for Chest Wall Reconstruction
Common reasons chest wall reconstruction surgery is performed are congenital abnormalities, infection damage, tumor ablation (primary or recurrent), radiation injuries and trauma. In general, the goals of chest wall resection and reconstruction are to fill dead space, restore chest wall rigidity, preserve or improve pulmonary function, protect intrathoracic organs, provide soft tissue coverage, minimize deformity and facilitate adjuvant radiotherapy if indicated. Congenital chest wall defects we treat in children include: