[Substitution of an extensive defect of tissues after resection of the sternum in tumors].
An original method of substitution of great defect of the soft tissues and osteochondral part of the chest wall after resection of the sternum for a malignant tumor is described. Operations were made on 4 patients. Favorable results were noted in all the patients. The terms of follow-up were from 6 to 25 months.