Periareolar mediastinoscopy: a new technique.

Tabet, Georges S; Kassabian, Elie B; Rohayem, Jihane N; Jebara, Victor A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2002

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Abstract

Biopsy of anterior mediastinal or aortopulmonary nodes is usually accomplished through a left anterior mediastinostomy. Cosmetic concerns expressed by patients about scars in the neck or the upper chest led us to consider a new periareolar approach for mediastinoscopy. This technique has been used successfully in 10 patients.

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