ABSTRACT
I. OVERVIEW Reconstructive surgeons manage a wide array of chest wall abnormalities that range from genetic deformities to postablative tissue defects. Trunk and chest wall reconstruction encompasses a large range of wounds that vary in complexity from the simplest superficial skin closures to intricate vital organ involvement and bone replacement. Over the years, chest wall reconstruction has grown more complex as surgical techniques and advancements have increased our ability for resection, frequently involving both intra-and extrathoracic repair.
