title: Functional and Aesthetic Thorax Reconstruction after Desmoid Tumor Resection.
abstract: This study describes a case report of a 31-year-old patient who presented with a left thoracic tumor on costal cartilages 5 and 6 that was diagnosed as a desmoid tumor 3 years after receiving retropectoral breast implants for cosmetic reasons. The integral reconstruction of the thoracic wall, functional and aesthetic, was planned for a single surgical period. The defect secondary to the tumor resection, which left the pericardium and lung exposed, was closed using the pectoral muscle as a "pre-expanded" flap by the breast implant, and the breast aesthetic was treated bilaterally with new implants in the retromammary position. After 12 months, the patient remained free from tumor recurrence and had a satisfactory aesthetic result.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Surgical Oncology Service, and Pathology Service, Hospital Angeles Puebla, Puebla 72190, México.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Olvera-Caballero
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Surgical Oncology Service, and Pathology Service, Hospital Angeles Puebla, Puebla 72190, México.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Acosta-Ponce de Leon
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Surgical Oncology Service, and Pathology Service, Hospital Angeles Puebla, Puebla 72190, México.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sanchez-Sosa