Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 109, Issue 4 , Pages 309-314, April 2010

Resection of Primary Sternal Osteosarcoma and Reconstruction With Homologous Iliac Bone: Case Report

  • Peng Ren
    • ,
  • Jianguo Zhang

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr Jianguo Zhang, Department of Thoracic surgery, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Tianjin 300060, China
    • ,
  • Xizeng Zhang

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cancer Hospital and Institute Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300060, China

Received 30 September 2008; received in revised form 12 February 2009; accepted 28 July 2009.

Article Outline

Primary sternal osteosarcoma is rare and has a poor prognosis. Here, we describe the case of a 44-year-old man with sternal osteosarcoma. He underwent subtotal sternectomy with partial resection of the bilateral ribs and left clavicle. Sternal reconstruction was performed with an iliac bone allograft, which was fixed by polyester suture. The patient had a normal postoperative course, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. The allograft healed with correct integration, and have been no signs of recurrence and absorption during 14 years of follow-up. The homologous iliac bone is a good choice for sternal reconstruction because it can become a part of the host.

Key Words:  iliac bone , osteosarcoma , reconstructive surgical procedures , sternum

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PII: S0929-6646(10)60057-5

doi:10.1016/S0929-6646(10)60057-5

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 109, Issue 4 , Pages 309-314, April 2010

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