Thoracoscopic excision of a posterior mediastinal "dumbbell" tumor using a combined approach.

Heltzer, J M; Krasna, M J; Aldrich, F; McLaughlin, J S · Ann Thorac Surg · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Up to 10% of neurogenic tumors in the posterior mediastinum demonstrate intraspinal extension. Historically, these lesions have been considered resectable only by a combined thoracic and neurosurgical approach using thoracotomy. Herein, a thoracoscopic excision of a "dumbbell" lesion within the framework of a combined approach is described.

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