Anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy for lung transplantation.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1997
Abstract
We have been using an anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy to perform single-lung transplantation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The incision allows excellent exposure and may lead to improved chest wall and shoulder girdle mechanics, which may allow for a faster recovery. This incision has become our preferred approach in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring single-lung transplantation who have not had a previous ipsilateral thoracic operation.
Volume
64
Issue
6
First Page
1846
Last Page
1848
ISSN
0003-4975
Published In/Presented At
Pochettino, A., & Bavaria, J. E. (1997). Anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy for lung transplantation. The Annals of thoracic surgery, 64(6), 1846–1848. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(97)01007-2
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
9436593
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article