Muscle-splitting thoracotomy

Sadighi, P.J.; Woodworth, C.S.

American Surgeon 64(4): 370-371

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348
PMID: 9544153
Document Number: 491569
Muscle-splitting thoracotomy avoids transection of the latissimus dorsi and the serratus anterior muscles, thereby decreasing post thoracotomy pain and preserving the function and viability of these two muscles. The exposure provided for most intrathoracic procedures is excellent.

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