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  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Extensive chest wall resections present significant reconstructive challenges.
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  • Focuses on re-establishing skeletal stability and achieving soft tissue coverage.

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  • Successful chest wall reconstruction demands meticulous attention to skeletal and soft tissue reconstruction.
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