Clinical trial · Observational
Institutional Experience With Chest Wall Reconstruction Using Sternal Steel Wires: A Case Series Study
NCT07148648CI-TRIAL-00094299completedClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Chest wall resections, often performed for tumors, infections, or trauma, result in significant defects that require reconstruction to restore structural integrity and functionality. The use of twisted stainless steel wires (No. 05) for chest wall reconstruction offers a cost-effective and practical alternative. Steel wires provide robust structural support, allow dynamic movement of the chest wall during respiration, and are associated with improved postoperative pain control.
Conditions
Conditions (4)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Wall Deformity | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Chest Wall Disease | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Chest Wall Mechanics | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Chest Wall Tumor | Chest Wall Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Wall Reconstruction | Procedure | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- label
- Wires Group
- description
- all the participants who undergo chest wall reconstruction using sternal steel wires, number 05 are included in this group.
- interventionNames
- Procedure: Chest Wall Reconstruction
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Chest Wall Recoil
- timeFrame
- 30 days post-operatively
- description
- Chest wall recoil after reconstruction is defined as maintenance of normal chest wall movement during respiration without paradoxical motion. It is assessed using spirometry (Forced Vital Capacity \[FVC\] and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second \[FEV1\]) compared with baseline/preoperative predicted values, radiological evaluation (postoperative chest X-rays for symmetrical expansion) and clinical observation (absence of paradoxical chest wall movement on examination). Preserving chest wall recoil is essential for normal breathing mechanics. Reconstruction with sternal steel wires aims to restore physiological elasticity, maintain ventilatory efficiency, and reduce respiratory complications.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing chest wall resection due to tumors or trauma. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindications to General Anesthesia. * Patients having chest wall infection. * Patients with pre-existing chest wall deformities or severe chronic respiratory diseases. * Patients who undergo reoperation or develop intraoperative complications affecting the chest wall reconstruction.
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