An innovative technique of sternum reconstruction using handmade polymethyl methacrylate model in the treatment of cancers.

Indian J Med Res

Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvanathapuram 695 011, Kerala, India.

Published: November 2020

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