title: Neo-sternum reconstruction using costal cartilage approximation and small Permacol patch repair in the treatment of Cantrell pentalogy: a case report.
abstract: The ideal treatment for pentalogy of Cantrell is neo-sternum reconstruction by using autologous tissues. Although treatment timing varies depending on the degree of deformity and patient's condition, the principle is performing the procedure at the earliest, to prevent blunt or piercing trauma to the heart. However, the challenge is performing the procedure on a neonate, because feasibility of the procedure is affected by the size of the defect, and limitations in utilizable autologous tissues. We used a small biocompatible patch (Permacol) and lower costal cartilage to perform curative neo-sternum reconstruction, which is a simple and safe treatment method.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Geumo-ro 20, Beomeo-ri, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Republic of Korea. asparag@naver.com.
authors.forename: Chang Wan
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Trauma Center of Pusan National University Hospital, 179, Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea. csking1@pnuh.co.kr.
authors.forename: Hyun Min
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Geumo-ro 20, Beomeo-ri, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Republic of Korea. wtknight98@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Bong Soo
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Son
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Geumo-ro 20, Beomeo-ri, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 626-770, Republic of Korea. yumccs@nate.com.
authors.forename: Do Hyung
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen; D066186:Costal Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D058502:Pentalogy of Cantrell / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C422414:Permacol; D003094:Collagen