"Mini-sternotomy" for bilateral pulmonary wedge resections.

Ann Thorac Surg

Section of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Pontiac, Michigan 48321, USA.

Published: May 1999

A mini-sternotomy is described that allows access to both thoracic cavities. This technique offers excellent exposure for lung resections from chest cavities without the invasiveness of a formal thoracotomy.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00181-2DOI Listing

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