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MMCTS (February 9, 2009). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2008.003277
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Cryopreserved biomaterials for chest wall reconstruction

Gaetano Roccoa,* and Flavio Faziolib

a Department of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Pascale Foundation, Naples, Italy
b Service of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Cancer Institute, Pascale Foundation, Naples, Italy

* Corresponding author: Via Terminio, 1 83028 Serino (Avellino), Italy. Tel.: +39-08-1590 3262; fax:+39-08-1804 1116. gaetano.rocco{at}btopenworld.com

Cryopreserved materials have characteristics which make them suitable for use in chest wall reconstruction. This contribution depicts the use of a cryopreserved bone homograft as a neosternum in conjunction with other materials to preserve anatomo-functional integrity and protect inner viscera. The final outcome and the emerging evidence in the literature support further utilization of these materials in the future.

Key Words: Chest wall • Chondrosarcoma • Cryopreserved homograft • Sternum

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