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. 1997 Dec;64(6):1846-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)01007-2.

Anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy for lung transplantation

A Pochettino  1 , J E Bavaria
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Anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy for lung transplantation

A Pochettino et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Dec.
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Abstract

We have been using an anterior axillary muscle-sparing thoracotomy to perform single-lung transplantation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The incision allows excellent exposure and may lead to improved chest wall and shoulder girdle mechanics, which may allow for a faster recovery. This incision has become our preferred approach in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring single-lung transplantation who have not had a previous ipsilateral thoracic operation.

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