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Ann Thorac Surg 1976;22:284-286
© 1976 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Simplified Lateral Chest Incision for Most Thoracotomies Other Than Sternotomy

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA.

Accepted for publication April 23, 1976.

^* Address reprint requests to Dr. Mitchell, 2444 Moorpark Ave, Suite 304, San Jose, CA 95128.

Our experience using the lateral simplified thoracotomy incision for most chest work other than operations requiring median sternotomy is reported. The incision provides adequate exposure, yet preserves major muscle masses and decreases the postoperative morbidity. Return of normal ipsilateral arm function appears to be hastened in the postoperative period. In addition, the incision is easier to open and close than the standard incision.

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