Anterior chest wall reconstruction for oncologic and non-oncologic pathology: a case series

The physiologic shape of the chest wall is fundamental for correct respiratory dynamics and in protecting the organs contained in the thorax (1); hence, chest wall reconstruction is of paramount importance and can be a challenging procedure in the area of thoracic surgery. Chest wall disease may involve an extensive area of excision, and, consequently, its reconstruction varies. Radiation necrosis, local infective disease, or recurrent breast cancer disease have significant bone destruction, muscle, soft tissue, and skin. The provision of all the Original Article