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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2021; 9(10): 2302-2311
Published online Apr 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i10.2302
Published online Apr 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i10.2302
Innovative chest wall reconstruction with a locking plate and cement spacer after radical resection of chondrosarcoma in the sternum: A case report
Chung-Wei Lin, Tsung-Yu Ho, Hsien-Te Chen, Yi-Chin Fong, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 40454, Taiwan
Chen-Wei Yeh, Department of Education, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 40447, Taiwan
Hsien-Te Chen, Yi-Chin Fong, Department of Sports Medicine, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung City 40402, Taiwan
Hsien-Te Chen, Spine Center, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 40454, Taiwan
I-Ping Chiang, Department of Pathology, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40454, Taiwan
Yi-Chin Fong, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Yunlin County 65152, Taiwan
Author contributions: Chen HT designed the concept; Fong YC was the attending doctor and treated the patient; Lin CW and Ho TY contributed to literature review and manuscript drafting; Lin CW and Yeh CW revised the manuscript; Chiang IP performed histopathological analysis.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided consent for the treatment and the use of his medical documentation and information for the present article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Yi-Chin Fong, MD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, No. 2 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung City 40454, Taiwan. d1762@mail.cmuh.org.tw
Received: October 1, 2020
Peer-review started: October 1, 2020
First decision: December 28, 2020
Revised: January 10, 2021
Accepted: January 25, 2021
Article in press: January 25, 2021
Published online: April 6, 2021
Peer-review started: October 1, 2020
First decision: December 28, 2020
Revised: January 10, 2021
Accepted: January 25, 2021
Article in press: January 25, 2021
Published online: April 6, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Chondrosarcoma is the second most commonly observed primary bone tumor after osteosarcoma, accounting for 15% of all chest wall malignancies. Radical tumor excision is deemed the gold standard treatment. However, reconstruction of chest wall defect following tumor resection remains challenging. Our clinical case presents an innovative surgical procedure in managing chest wall defect. The surgical reconstructive materials including a locking plate and cement spacer are cost-effective and readily-available. We believe this technique, which yielded promising results, may serve as an alternative in cases such as ours.