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Matrix-assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation for Remodeling and Repair of Chondral Defects in a Rabbit Model
Published on: May 21, 2013
[A unique reconstructive technique in a young patient after manubrial recestion in grade II chondrosarcoma]
Akos Kocsis1, László Agócs, Szilárd Kostic
1Országos Onkológiai Intézet Mellkassebészeti Osztály 1124 Budapest Ráth György u. 7-9. akoskocsis@gmail.com
Objective:
Approximately 30% of malignant, primary bone tumors are chondrosarcomas, which occur on the anterior chest wall most frequently. Patients who are treated with adequate surgical intervention recover well, 10 years survival rate is 97%. Besides the aesthetic outcome, preservation of breathing and loading are crucial.
Methods:
Authors present a case of a 44-year-old male patient who worked as a sport masseur operated on Grade II chondrosarcoma of the manubrium. Concerning the age of the patient, an immediate reconstruction was carried out. The involved part of the sternum was resected with wide margins. The reconstruction was performed with Dual Mesh covered by a pedicled left sided pectoral major muscle. As a unique technique, authors used the tendons of the semitendinous and gracilis muscles to fix both claviculas together to give the proper stability and function for the shoulder girdle.
Result:
After an uneventful postoperative period the patient had a fast recovery.
Conclusion:
There are no data in the literature for such a method of fixation of the anterior chest wall. The method is suggested by the authors.
