Anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy for lung transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 64(6): 1846-8, 1997 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-9436593
ABSTRACT
We have been using an anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy to perform single-lung transplantation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The incision allows excellent exposure and may lead to improved chest wall and shoulder girdle mechanics, which may allow for a faster recovery. This incision has become our preferred approach in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring single-lung transplantation who have not had a previous ipsilateral thoracic operation.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Toracotomia
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Transplante de Pulmão
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1997
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Article