Double transmanubrial approach and sternotomy for resection of a giant thymic carcinoid tumor

Authors
Spaggiari, L Pastorino, U
Citation
L. Spaggiari et U. Pastorino, Double transmanubrial approach and sternotomy for resection of a giant thymic carcinoid tumor, ANN THORAC, 72(2), 2001, pp. 629-631
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
629 - 631
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200108)72:2<629:DTAASF>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The transmanubrial approach allows excellent unilateral exposure of the tho racic outlet. However, selected patients may require a bilateral cervicomed iastinal exposure to completely resect the neoplasm. We report the use of a "double" transmanubrial approach for the resection of a giant mediastinal mass requiring bilateral vascular dissection and superior vena cava system resection and replacement. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.