Vertical Axillary Thoracotomy: A Functional and Cosmetically Appealing Incision |
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| Authors: | Oscar R. Baeza Eric D. Foster |
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| Affiliation: | Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY. |
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| Abstract: | Vertical axillary thoracotomy offers the specific advantages of minimum trauma and maximum preservation of chest wall function. A cosmetically acceptable scar results. The vertical axillary thoracotomy is specifically indicated in patients requiring less than the maximum intrathoracic exposure provided by the more traumatic posterolateral or anterolateral thoracotomy. The surgical technique is presented. |
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| Keywords: | Address reprint requests to Dr. Foster Albany Medical College ME622 Albany NY 12208. |
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