Reconstruction of large anterior full-thickness defect in the chest wall after resection of chondrosarcoma

Radical removal of a chondrosarcoma resulted in a very large full-thickness defect of the anterior chest wall, including the body of the sternum and adjacent parts of the ribs on both sides. The defect was closed with a double layer of Marlex mesh supported by metal bars bridging the gaps between th...

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Published in:	Scandinavian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 63
Main Authors:	Larsson, S, Pettersson, G, Eldh, J, Eriksson, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sweden 1984
Subjects:	Chondrosarcoma - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Prostheses and Implants Stainless Steel Surgical Flaps Surgical Mesh Thoracic Neoplasms - surgery Thoracic Surgery - methods
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Summary:	Radical removal of a chondrosarcoma resulted in a very large full-thickness defect of the anterior chest wall, including the body of the sternum and adjacent parts of the ribs on both sides. The defect was closed with a double layer of Marlex mesh supported by metal bars bridging the gaps between the ends of resected ribs. This prosthesis was covered with bilateral latissimus dorsi muscle flaps and a split-thickness skin graft. The result, from both the functional and the cosmetic points of view, was excellent. The method permits closure of very large chest wall defects, enabling extensive radical removal of malignant tumours to prevent local recurrence.
ISSN:	0036-5580
DOI:	10.3109/14017438409099386