title: A subtotal sternectomy successfully reconstructed with composix mesh.
abstract: Sternal tumors are uncommon, which often require extended resections with reconstructions. Various techniques have been used, including a choice of prostheses and the use of musculocutaneous flaps for reconstructions. A 74-year-old male presented with a metastatic sternal tumor. He underwent a subtotal sternectomy with partial resection of bilateral clavicles and ribs. A sternal reconstruction was performed with Composix mesh and pectoralis major (PM) muscle flaps. This prosthesis was thought to be very suitable due to the ease of handling, good stability, and prevention of adhesion. In comparison to conventional prostheses, these points could be advantageous.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Shinshu University, School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Kazuo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yoshida
authors.forename: Nobutaka
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.forename: Makoto
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kurai
authors.forename: Akira
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hyogotani
authors.forename: Ryoichi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kondo
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Amano
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000601:surgery; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome