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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002;21:146-148
© 2002 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

The use of a homologous preserved costal cartilage in an infant with Poland's syndrome

^a Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, bn-i Sina Hospital, 06100, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
^b Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Kirikkale, School of Medicine, 71100, Kirikkale, Turkey

Received 6 August 2001; received in revised form 22 October 2001; accepted 24 October 2001.

* Corresponding author. Güvenlik caddesi, Esenlik sokak 7/10, 06540, Aaiayranci, Ankara, Turkey. Tel.: +90-312-467-0054; fax: +90-312-437-7784
e-mail: muratkara66{at}hotmail.com

Poland's syndrome is a rarely encountered congenital deficiency involving chest wall and breast deformity associated with hand anomalies. Chest wall reconstruction is necessary if the bony thorax is involved. We present the use of a homologous preserved costal cartilage for reconstruction of the chest wall in an infant with Poland's syndrome, the use of which provided optimal chest wall stability with a favourable outcome.

Key Words: Poland's syndrome • Chest wall reconstruction • Costal cartilage