TY - JOUR
T1 - Clamshell thoracotomy
T2 - A unique approach to a massive intrathoracic schwannoma
AU - Odell, David D.
AU - MacKe, Ryan A.
AU - O'Shea, Michael A.
PY - 2011/1
Y1 - 2011/1
N2 - Schwannomas (neurilemmomas) are benign tumors arising from the Schwann cells of the neural sheath. They are typically well-encapsulated lesions and in the chest they are most commonly seen within the posterior mediastinum, often originating along the intercostal nerves. Several operative approaches have previously been described for the resection of these tumors, including thoracoscopic techniques and posterolateral thoracotomy. We report a case of a massive schwannoma (27 cm, maximum diameter), unresectable by described approaches, which was successfully excised using a clamshell thoracotomy.
AB - Schwannomas (neurilemmomas) are benign tumors arising from the Schwann cells of the neural sheath. They are typically well-encapsulated lesions and in the chest they are most commonly seen within the posterior mediastinum, often originating along the intercostal nerves. Several operative approaches have previously been described for the resection of these tumors, including thoracoscopic techniques and posterolateral thoracotomy. We report a case of a massive schwannoma (27 cm, maximum diameter), unresectable by described approaches, which was successfully excised using a clamshell thoracotomy.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.06.054
DO - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.06.054
M3 - Article
C2 - 21172541
AN - SCOPUS:78650499686
SN - 0003-4975
VL - 91
SP - 298
EP - 301
JO - Annals of Thoracic Surgery
JF - Annals of Thoracic Surgery
IS - 1
ER -