Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2876332 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The “extended Chamberlain” mini anterior thoracotomy provides direct and expeditious, less-invasive access to the pulmonary hilum. This approach preserves muscle function and avoids partial sternotomy or extended lateral thoracotomy, and their associated incisional-related morbidity.
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Authors
Matthew J. MD, André P. MD, Ghulam MD, Arjun MD, Katie S. MD, MPH, Robert BS, Zachary D. BS, James R. BS, Marco MD, David O. MD, James D. MD, Rodney J. MD,