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Case Report

Chest reconstruction using a custom-designed polyethylene 3D implant after resection of the sternal manubrium

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Pages 4099-4103 | Published online: 17 Aug 2017

Figures & data

Figure 1 Positron emission tomography–computed tomography examination of metabolically active sternal tumor (white circle: maximum standardized uptake value of fluorine 18 fluorodeoxyglucose =3.5).

Figure 1 Positron emission tomography–computed tomography examination of metabolically active sternal tumor (white circle: maximum standardized uptake value of fluorine 18 fluorodeoxyglucose =3.5).

Figure 2 3D model of the implant prepared based on software program including the date of the patient’s computed tomography scan.

Figure 2 3D model of the implant prepared based on software program including the date of the patient’s computed tomography scan.

Figure 3 Intraoperative picture: 3D sternal implant filling the defect after tumor resection fixed to bone scaffolds by titanium plates.

Figure 3 Intraoperative picture: 3D sternal implant filling the defect after tumor resection fixed to bone scaffolds by titanium plates.

Figure 4 Skin scar 3 months after the operation.

Figure 4 Skin scar 3 months after the operation.