Iliac allograft used for sternal reconstruction after resection of a chondrosarcoma.
We report the case of a man, aged 48 years, with a primary chondrosarcoma of the sternum which was treated by radical resection and reconstruction with an iliac allograft and musculocutaneous flaps. No complications were seen at follow up after two years.
Cara
J A
JA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarre, Pamplona, Spain.
Laclériga
A F
AF
Cañadell
J
J
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013249:Sternum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*