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Treatment/Procedure: Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction

A chest wall resection is a type of open-surgery (large incisions of 8-10 inches long / involves dividing the breast bone / general anesthesia) performed to remove all or part of soft tissue, cartilage, sternum and/or ribs. Chest wall resections are most commonly performed for tumors, infection, radiation necrosis, and trauma.

A chest wall reconstruction, also a type of open-surgery procedure, uses artificial bone or titanium rib plating, as a way to help rebuild the skeletal structure of your chest wall after chest wall resection. The decision to perform a reconstruction of the chest wall after resection will depend on the specific part affected, if there’s any cosmetic concern, or if there’s a possibility of respiratory failure.

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Providers Performing or Prescribing Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Katy A. Marino, M.D.

Katy A. Marino, M.D. Thoracic Surgeon

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