Allograft sternochondral replacement after resection of large sternal chondrosarcoma

Abstract

Surgical excision with a safety margin is the cornerstone of treatment of malignant sternal tumors. After sternal resection, the primary goals of chest wall reconstruction are to prevent flail chest with ventilatory impairment, protect the underlying mediastinal structures, and avoid chest deformity. Various techniques and several materials have been used over the years for this purpose.1 This report describes the use of sternal allograft to reconstruct the chest wall after sternal resection