Multilevel cervical reconstruction with no remaining hardware: the potential of a vascularised fibular strut graft.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of a cervical chordoma extending from C3 to C6, treated by surgical resection followed by reconstruction in two stages with a vascularised fibular strut graft anteriorly and fibular allografts posteriorly. The goal was to achieve a stable reconstruction without any metal hardware to allow for increased accuracy of the adjuvant radiotherapy. The advantages of a vascularised fibula flap to realise this are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Chordoma
- Fibula
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Spinal Neoplasms