Summary
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.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 08, 2012
Accepted:
September 10,
2012
Received:
March 14,
2012
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
