Sternal metastasis from ovarian carcinoma is extremely rare. We report a case of a young woman in whom a single metastasis at the level of the upper portion of the sternum developed. Surgical excision of the sternum was performed with replacement by a sternal allograft stabilized by titanium plates and transosseous high-tension sutures. With this simple and reproducible technique, we obtained a stable and dynamic reconstruction of the sternoclavicular joints and shoulder girdle. The use of a sternal allograft provides excellent functional and cosmetic results. The implantation technique is simple and reproducible.
Stella F., Dell'Amore A., Dolci G., Cassanelli N., Caroli G., Zamagni C., et al. (2012). Allogenic sternal transplant after sternectomy for metastasis of ovarian carcinoma. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 93, 71-72 [10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.10.004].
Allogenic sternal transplant after sternectomy for metastasis of ovarian carcinoma.
STELLA, FRANCO;DOLCI, GIAMPIERO;CASSANELLI, NICOLA;ZAMAGNI, CLAUDIO;BINI, ALESSANDRO
2012
Abstract
Sternal metastasis from ovarian carcinoma is extremely rare. We report a case of a young woman in whom a single metastasis at the level of the upper portion of the sternum developed. Surgical excision of the sternum was performed with replacement by a sternal allograft stabilized by titanium plates and transosseous high-tension sutures. With this simple and reproducible technique, we obtained a stable and dynamic reconstruction of the sternoclavicular joints and shoulder girdle. The use of a sternal allograft provides excellent functional and cosmetic results. The implantation technique is simple and reproducible.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
