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En bloc excision of sacroiliac chondrosarcoma aided by 3D laser printed modeling and stereotactic navigation

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The surgical management of sacro-iliac chondrosarcomas is challenging given their intimate relationship to the nerves and vessels of the pelvis. Osteotomies for en bloc excision can be challenging because of… Click to show full abstract

The surgical management of sacro-iliac chondrosarcomas is challenging given their intimate relationship to the nerves and vessels of the pelvis. Osteotomies for en bloc excision can be challenging because of lack of visualization and high risk of injury to pelvic structures. The use of three-dimensional (3D) printed models helps conceptualize the tumor relative to the patient's anatomy. Coupled with stereotactic navigation, safe osteotomy planning and execution can be performed with avoidance of vital nerves and vessels. Very few cases have been reported demonstrating the successful use of these 2 modern technologies for en bloc excision of difficult tumors. We present our technique of using a 3D printed model and navigation for en bloc excision of a large sacro-iliac chondrosarcoma, supplemented with an intraoperative video.

Keywords: stereotactic navigation; bloc excision; chondrosarcoma; excision

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
Year Published: 2021

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