Cosmetic approach to anterior mediastinal masses.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 74(5): 1724-6, 2002 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12440650
ABSTRACT
A new approach for the removal of thymic tissue or any anterior mediastinal pathology is described. It uses a novel low U-shaped skin incision combined with a J-shaped upper mini-sternotomy. This technique was designed to provide wide exposure of the mediastinum and to be cosmetically appealing. Our study included 12 patients, 4 with a preoperative diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. There were no operative mortality and three complications. This procedure allows for complete removal of all thymic tissue under direct vision, and is less invasive that full sternotomy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wound Healing
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Esthetics
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Mediastinal Neoplasms
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States