Abstract

GRAND FIX mesh-type plates and pins (Gunze, Kyoto, Japan) are thin, bioabsorbable fixation devices made of poly-L-lactide (PLLA) composite. These devices are new, and how best to use them in clinical practice remains to be determined. Thus, we describe our approach to rib fixation after thoracotomy in an aortic surgery using GRAND FIX mesh-type plates and pins. The advantage of our approach is that it is easy to perform, but careful attention should be paid to fix the ribs appropriately.

Details

Title
Fixation devices made of poly-L-lactide composite for rib reconstruction after thoracotomy
Author
Fukunaga, Naoto; Sato, Hideki; Wakami, Tatsuto; Shimoji, Akio; Mori, Otohime; Yoshizawa, Kosuke; Tamura, Nobushige
Pages
1-5
Section
Case Report
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
e-ISSN
1749-8090
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3037874263
Copyright
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