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Innovative 3d-Printed Prosthesis In A Rare Case Of A Huge Mass Of Anterior Thoracic Wall – Low Grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma (Lgfms)

Author(s): Nawojowska, Ágata ; Mendes, Samuel ; Cabral, Daniel ; Antunes, Mariana ; Félix, Francisco

Date: 2023

Origin: Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

Subject(s): LGFMS; low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma; soft tissue sarcoma; 3D printed prosthesis; StarPore; reconstructive surgery; chest reconstruction; sternal implant


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The need for complete resection of chest wall tumors creates a huge challenge in terms of reconstructing the complex dynamics of the thorax. We are reporting a case of a low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) diagnosed in a young male, where the complete resection of the mass, sternum and parcially the pericardium was performed. Subsequently, a composite porous high-density polyethylene StarPore® prosthesis of the sternum and costal arches was used and the latissimus dorsi muscle free flap with skin graft was implanted over the sternum.

Document Type Journal article
Language English
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