title: Simple technique to stabilize the costochondral junction using synthetic mesh after a thoracoabdominal incision.
abstract: We describe a technique to assist in the stabilization of the costochondral junction using a small strut of synthetic mesh in patients undergoing a thoracoabdominal incision.
authors: Department of Urology, University of Southern California, Kenneth Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA.
authors: John P
authors: JP
authors: Stein
authors: Donald G
authors: DG
authors: Skinner
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011126:Polypropylenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*; D013248:Sternocostal Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes