Double transmanubrial approach and sternotomy for resection of a giant thymic carcinoid tumor.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The transmanubrial approach allows excellent unilateral exposure of the thoracic outlet. However, selected patients may require a bilateral cervicomediastinal exposure to completely resect the neoplasm. We report the use of a "double" transmanubrial approach for the resection of a giant mediastinal mass requiring bilateral vascular dissection and superior vena cava system resection and replacement.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Manubrium
- Sternum
- Thymus Neoplasms