Case report of successfullocally advanced sternum chondrosarcoma surgery

Abstract

In this article we showed successful experience of surgical treatment of massive recurrent chondrosarcoma of the 3th rib with infiltration of left lung and pericardium. Reconstruction of the combined defect was performed with latissimus dorsi flap, Gore-Tex mesh and STRATOS titanium plate. Good oncological and functional result shows the benefits of radical surgical treatment with proper reconstructive methods.