A subtotal sternectomy successfully reconstructed with composix mesh.
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.
Yoshida
Kazuo
K
Department of Surgery, Shinshu University, School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
Kobayashi
Nobutaka
N
Kurai
Makoto
M
Hyogotani
Akira
A
Kondo
Ryoichi
R
Amano
Jun
J
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