Multiple local recurrences of primary sternal chondrosarcoma: tumor manipulation or self-seeding
Abstract Background Primary sternal chondrosarcoma, although rare, is the most common malignant tumor of the sternum. The gold standard treatment is complete surgical excision, which frequently causes the instability of the thorax necessitating future reconstruction. Local recurrence is common incre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02213-5 |