Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5597558 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Sternal replacement with cadaveric allograft is safe and effective, providing optimal stability of the chest wall and protection of the surrounding organs, even after extensive chest wall resections. The allograft was biologically well tolerated, allowing a perfect integration into the host.
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Authors
Giuseppe MD, PhD, Andrea MD, Francesca MD, Marco MD, PhD, Niccolò MD, PhD, Giampiero MD, Franco MD, Federico MD,