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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