| Literature DB >> 8147661 |
M H Hennington1, K S Ulicny, F C Detterbeck.
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.Mesh:
Year: 1994 PMID: 8147661 DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90590-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330