Subxiphoid Anterior Mediastinal Exploration

Overview

Journal Ann Thorac Surg

Publisher Elsevier

Specialties General Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine

Date 1977 Sep 1

PMID 901048

Citations 4

Authors

K V Arom

J L Franz

F L Grover

J K Trinkle

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Abstract

A new surgical technique for anterior mediastinal exploration is described. The technique involves application of a Carlens mediastinoscope by means of a subxiphoid incision. The procedure provides complete exploration of the anterior mediastinal compartment and allows the surgeon to obtain a positive biopsy of the tumor or its lymph node metastases without sternotomy.

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