title: Reconstruction of the sternum and anterior chest wall using autologous tissues.
abstract: We have described the successful reconstruction of a completely resected anterior chest wall using autologous tissues. This case demonstrates feasibility despite known potential contamination and serious postoperative physiologic dysfunction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Beggs
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: McCoy
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous