Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sternal Reconstruction with a Custom-Made 3D-Printed Titanium Neo-sternum Prosthesis After Resection for Primary Malignant Sternal Tumour.
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Bangeria S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute of Chest Surgery · India
Abstract
Primary sternal tumours are rare. Most of them are malignant in nature. When localized, cure can be achieved by radical resection. However, it leaves a large bony defect in front of the heart that makes reconstruction a challenge. In this report, we describe our experience of sternal reconstruction using a custom-made 3D-printed titanium neo-sternum after en-bloc resection of sternal body and anterior ends of bilateral second to fifth ribs for chondrosarcoma.
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