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To resect a chondrosarcoma of the chest wall in a 42-year-old man, ribs 2–4 were removed, leaving a defect 8 x 8 cm. For reconstruction, the following is/are true:
If this were to be posterior, beneath the scapula, reconstruction would not be required
If this defect is anterior, the primary benefit of reconstruction is an improved cosmetic result
Whenever chest wall reconstruction is considered, it should be delayed 6–12 months to allow detection of recurrent tumor
If Marlex is used for reconstruction, no wound drainage tube is necessary
If PTFE is used for reconstruction, both pleural and wound tubes should be used
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