Fig. 3From: Sternal resection and reconstruction for metastasis due to breast cancer: the Marlex sandwich technique and implantation of a pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flapThe latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap was harvested with the patient in the left lateral position (a). Parasternectomy and removal of the right second and third costochondral cartilage was performed, as viewed from the front (b) and back (c)Back to article page