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A novel radioprotective spacer effectively protected the lung during chest wall reconstruction for a pediatric Ewing sarcoma patient, minimizing radiation toxicity. This technique shows promise for thoracic tumors requiring multimodal treatment.

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Ewing sarcoma is a rare pediatric cancer, with 20% occurring in the chest wall, posing challenges for local control and radiotherapy.

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Ewing sarcoma chest wall radioprotective spacer

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