Autologous rib grafts for sternal reconstruction after excision of a chondrosarcoma

Sternal chondrosarcoma is a rare malignant condition. Although surgical resection is crucial, the reconstruction of sternal defects is challenging. A 64-year-old male patient with a history of two times of sternal tumor resections was diagnosed with sternal chondrosarcoma recurrence. Because the tumor caused bone destruction and invasion into the sternum, the sternum and tumor were resected. Sternal reconstruction with autologous ribs was performed. Although the tumor was diagnosed as a recurrent chondrosarcoma, the patient had a long disease-free survival postoperatively. Local control is important in chondrosarcomas, and autogenous rib grafts may be an option for sternal defects.