Surgical Treatment of Chondrosarcoma of the Sternum

[摘要] Purpose:We reviewed all tumours of the sternum referred to The London Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service between1956 and 1997 inclusive.Patients and results:There were eight patients with this pathology, the male to female ratio was 3:1 and their mean age was53 years. Of these patients, three are alive and disease free, one is alive with recurrence, and four have died, two of the consequencesof the disease and two of unrelated causes. Surgery is the principal treatment of these tumours both for excision andsubsequent reconstruction.Discussion:Extended disease-free survival is possible with correct diagnosis, complete excision at the first operation, appropriateskeletal reconstruction, adequate skin cover and appropriate postoperative support and follow-up.

[学科分类] 肿瘤学