Rhetoracoplasty

Rethoracoplasty is a surgical operation on the chest aimed at restoring its anatomy and functions.

The goals of rethoracoplasty are to eliminate chest wall defects, restore mobility of the ribs and diaphragm, and correct chest deformities.

Indications for rethoracoplasty are:

1. Congenital anomalies of the chest (funnel chest deformity, carinatum deformity)

2. Post-traumatic chest wall defects

3. Postoperative deformities (after thoracotomy, rib resection)

4. Paralytic chest deformities

Depending on the volume of intervention, partial and complete rethoracoplasty are distinguished. The operation may include rib resection, transposition of costal cartilages, osteosynthesis, and the use of implants and allografts.

Rethoracoplasty can effectively eliminate defects and deformations of the chest, improve its mobility and the appearance of the patient. If the indications are followed and performed adequately, the operation gives good functional and aesthetic results.

Rethoracoplasty is a surgical operation on the chest, the purpose of which is to restore its anatomy and functions.

The term consists of two parts:

Re- is a prefix meaning “again, again.”

Thoracoplasty is plastic surgery on the chest.

Thus, rethoracoplasty involves re-correction and restoration of the chest wall through surgery.

Indications for rethoracoplasty are:

1. Chest deformities after previous operations, injuries, burns.

2. Impaired respiratory and cardiovascular function due to chest wall defects.

3. Cosmetic defects of the chest.

During the operation, the surgeon removes scar tissue and restores the correct anatomy of the ribs and sternum using osteosynthesis and soft tissue plastic surgery. This allows you to eliminate functional and cosmetic problems, restore normal breathing and heart function.

Rethoracoplasty is a complex operation that requires a highly qualified surgeon. When performed correctly, it gives excellent functional and aesthetic results.