Vertical muscle-sparing thoracotomy.
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Abstract
In our armamentarium of various thoracic incisions, we have incorporated a vertical skin incision with a muscle-sparing approach to gain access to the thorax. We find this incision gives excellent exposure, preserves function of the chest wall musculature, and leaves a cosmetically superior result.
Medical subject headings
- Thoracotomy