Temporary aortopexy to facilitate exposure during resection of the intrathoracic trachea.

Del Rizzo, D F; Briant, D; Salerno, T A · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

During the resection of the intrathoracic trachea by the transsternal approach, the ascending aorta, because of its anatomic position, impedes visualization. Herein, we report a technique that allows excellent exposure of the entire intrathoracic trachea, thereby facilitating this procedure.

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