Carinal Resection via Median Sternotomy

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By Christine L. Lau, MD, Ryan C. Fields, MD and G. Alexander Patterson, MD

STSA Surgical Motion Picture 2008 Annual Meeting

Surgical resection of carinal tumors can be safely accomplished via median sternotomy. Resection effectively alleviates airway obstruction. The transsternal approach provides excellent excellent exposure and should be considered for carinal tumors.

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