Four years follow-up after clavicle reconstruction in a child: a case report.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
25201718
Abstract
Clavicle reconstruction is a rare operation. In most cases a mid-shaft defect of the clavicle is bridged by using different grafting techniques or musculo-osteous flaps. In some clinical situations where reconstruction is not a suitable option claviculectomy as a salvation procedure has proven to be an acceptable solution. In the paediatric population the challenge of both the cosmetic and the functional result attempting reconstruction of large bone defects is of higher demand. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a successful clavicle reconstruction with a sufficient follow-up using a free vascularised fibula graft in a child. This case provides a technique description, considerations in the paediatric population, an overview of other techniques used, and a long-term follow-up.
Date Issued
2014-12
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Subjects
Clavicle
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External fixator
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Paediatric plastic surgery
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Reconstruction
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Tumorous lesion
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Vascularised fibular graft
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Journal
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery
Publisher
Elsevier
ISSN
1748-6815
Access(Rights)
restricted