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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 41, 339-341, Copyright © 1986 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Submammary skin incision as a cosmetic approach to median sternotomy

P Bedard, WJ Keon, MP Brais and W Goldstein

Median sternotomy is the incision of choice to allow access to the anterior mediastinum, heart, or both lungs. The vertical skin incision leaves an unsightly scar for many female patients. A bilateral submammary horizontal skin incision with dissection of a flap including the subcutaneous tissue and breasts allows exposure of the sternum so that a median sternotomy can be performed. Since November 1981, we have used this incision 40 times in female patients undergoing open heart surgery. The exposure of the mediastinum was excellent, and there were no difficulties in cannulating the ascending aorta for cardiopulmonary bypass. Complications associated with this incision are insignificant if close attention is paid to details.

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