Abstract
Posterior chest wall resection is a complex surgical procedure that involves removing any anatomical structure that surrounds the lungs and pleura, such as the intercostals, ribs, and soft tissues. The etiology of scoliosis that develops after chest wall excision is likely both mechanical and paralytic in nature. We report seven cases of scoliosis following posterior chest wall resection. Our results suggest that the prophylactic treatment of scoliosis after chest wall resection decreases the risk of scoliosis.
Highlights
Chest wall resection is a complex surgical procedure that involves removing any anatomical structure that surrounds the lungs and pleura, such as the intercostals, ribs, and soft tissues
The etiology of scoliosis that develops after chest wall excision is likely both mechanical and paralytic in nature
Our results suggest that the prophylactic treatment of scoliosis after chest wall resection decreases the risk of scoliosis
Summary
Chest wall resection is a complex surgical procedure that involves removing any anatomical structure that surrounds the lungs and pleura, such as the intercostals, ribs, and soft tissues. It is used for the treatment of several thoracic disorders, including, but not limited to, chest wall deformities and tumors. Secondary chest wall tumors are much more common, with most arising from cancers of the lung and breast. Treatment of these neoplasms usually involves some degree of chest wall resection, which can be accompanied by complications such as visceral scarring, restrictive lung disease, and local deformity
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