Modified French window as an alternative to thoracotomy for complex intrathoracic pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 88(2): 685-7, 2009 Aug.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19632451
ABSTRACT
Video-assisted thoracic surgery is associated with less pain and shorter recovery than open procedures. Due to limited exposure, video-assisted thoracic surgery is not suitable for the management of all intrathoracic pathology. Muscle-sparing thoracotomies are smaller, but they are not associated with less pain or faster recovery. A modified French window is a useful approach to complex intrathoracic pathology and may result in less postoperative pain and shorter recovery than standard and muscle-sparring thoracotomies. This technique is suitable for the management of complex intrathoracic disease.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Toracotomia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article