Axillary thoracoscopy

Michael W. Frank; Carl L Backer; Constantine Mavroudis; Axel W. Joob

doi:10.1016/S0003-4975(98)00554-2

Axillary thoracoscopy

Michael W. Frank^*, Carl L Backer, Constantine Mavroudis, Axel W. Joob

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Surgery, Cardiac Surgery Division

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Abstract

Thoracoscopy can be done safely and effectively through working ports placed in the axilla in patients whose pathology is in the upper half of the thorax. We have used this technique successfully in 37 patients with no complications. Advantages include superior cosmesis, optimal access to the apex of the chest, and, if necessary, easy conversion to axillary thoracotomy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	590-591
Number of pages	2
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	66
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4975(98)00554-2
State	Published - Aug 1 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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