학술논문
Bilateral lung transplantation via two sequential anterolateral thoracotomies.
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Article
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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; May 1999, Vol. 15 Issue: 5 p658-662, 5p
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10107940; 1873734X
Abstract
Bilateral anterior trans-sternal thoracotomy (clam shell incision) is the standard approach used for bilateral sequential lung transplantation (BLTX). The morbidity of this large incision can be considerable. Two separate sequential anterolateral thoractomies represent a less invasive approach.