| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875573 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Forequarter amputation in combination with chest wall resection is a feasible and potentially curative treatment for malignant tumors of the shoulder girdle with invasion of the chest wall. The operation results in immediate palliation and long-term survival can be obtained in selected cases.
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Authors
Patrick MD, Philipp MD, Martin MD, Oskar MD, Manfred MD, Walter MD,