Solitary metastatic adenocarcinoma of the sternum treated by total sternectomy and chest wall reconstruction using a Gore-Tex patch and myocutaneous flap: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The consequences of bone metastasis are often devastating. Although the exact incidence of bone metastasis is unknown, it is estimated that 350,000 people die of bone metastasis annually in the United States. The incidence of local...

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Main Authors: Korfer Reiner, Klimatsidas Michael N, Daliakopoulos Stavros I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/75