Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for rib chondrosarcoma: unique surgical technique
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20231190Keywords:
Chondrosarcoma's of the rib, VATS, PMMC flapAbstract
Chondrosarcoma's of the rib are a rare presentations and hence there's a lot to be explored for the best method of surgical intervention. This case highlights how we used VATS for excision of a rib chondrosarcoma and reconstructed the defect using prolene mesh and PMMC flap.
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