Inflammatory pseudotumor of the sternum. A complication of polymer application during sternotomy repair

Inflammatory pseudotumor of the sternum. A complication of polymer application during sternotomy repair

A case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the sternum resulting from the application of polyurethane foam is discussed. The past use of polymers in bone repair is reviewed.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1978-01, Vol.75 (1), p.147
Hauptverfasser: Rosen, RJ, Kricun, ME, Pais, MJ, Steiner, RM
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Bone Cements - adverse effects
Bone Neoplasms - chemically induced
Bone Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Bone Neoplasms - surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Fibroma - chemically induced
Fibroma - diagnostic imaging
Fibroma - surgery
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - surgery
Humans
Male
Polymers - adverse effects
Polyurethanes - adverse effects
Radiography
Sternum - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:A case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the sternum resulting from the application of polyurethane foam is discussed. The past use of polymers in bone repair is reviewed.
ISSN:0022-5223
1097-685X
DOI:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)41174-4