Comparative Study on Different Bone Reconstruction After Chest Wall Tumor Resection

Launched by SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED SIXTH PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL · May 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring new ways to rebuild the chest wall after surgery for chest wall tumors. When doctors remove these tumors, it can leave a large hole in the chest wall, which is important for protecting the organs inside and keeping the chest stable. The goal of the study is to find better methods for reconstructing the bone in the chest wall to ensure it remains strong and functions well, avoiding problems like instability or fractures that can occur with current techniques.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be between 18 and 70 years old and have certain types of tumors in the chest area that have not spread to other parts of the body. They should also be in good overall health, without serious issues affecting their heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys. If someone joins the study, they will contribute to important research aimed at improving surgical outcomes for patients with chest wall tumors. It's important to note that the trial is not yet recruiting participants, so interested individuals will need to wait for it to begin.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. 18-70 years old, male or female not limited
• • 2. Anesthesia ASA score I-II
• • 3. Malignant tumor of soft tissue in the chest
• • 4. Malignant tumors of ribs, rib cartilage, and sternum
• • 5. Tumors with uncertain or unknown properties of ribs, rib cartilage, and sternum
• • 6. Giant benign tumors of ribs, rib cartilage, and sternum
• • 7. The preoperative examination results indicate that the tumor has not undergone distant metastasis
• • 8. Willing to participate in the research and sign the informed consent form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients with distant metastasis detected during preoperative examination
• • 2. Inoperable tumor
• • 3. During the examination, it was discovered that the patient had another type of malignant tumor present
• • 4. ECOG 4
• • 5. Suffering from active or chronic fungal/bacterial/viral infections
• • 6. History of allergy to anesthesia related drugs
• • 7. Heart and lung dysfunction, liver and kidney dysfunction, inability to tolerate surgery
• • 8. Patients with mental disorders who are unable to cooperate with treatment