Radical resection and reconstruction of the sternum for metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract Metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma of the sternum is rare and a few cases of surgical resection have been reported. Anterior chest wall reconstruction after radical resection of the sternum and ribs aims to protect the heart and lung from external damage and herniation and restore physiolo...

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Main Authors: Young Chul Yoon, Jiyun Lee, Jin Yong Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01247-3