Reconstruction of the sternum and anterior chest wall using autologous tissues.
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.
Beggs
J H
JH
Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville.
McCoy
D M
DM
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