Anterior approach for resection of the first rib and total scalenotomy

Sendzischew, H.; Hempel, G.K.

Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 160(3): 275-276

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087
PMID: 3975802
Document Number: 245535
We have found the technique described herein to be advantageous to previously described techniques for resection of the first rib. The vital structures--the brachial plexus, subclavian artery and vein--are all readily visualized with the anterior approach and, therefore, subject to less risk of injury intraoperatively.

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