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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 43, 78-81, Copyright © 1987 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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The contribution of anterior mediastinotomy in the diagnosis and evaluation of diseases of the mediastinum and lung

LA Best, M Munichor, M Ben-Shakhar, J Lemer, C Lichtig and H Peleg

Our experience with 62 consecutive patients who underwent anterior mediastinotomy is presented. A wide range of histological diagnoses was achieved. The highest yield was achieved for mediastinal masses. The overall diagnostic specificity was 64.5% and the diagnostic sensitivity was 98%. However, patient morbidity and mortality were 16.1% and 1.6%, respectively. Therefore, specific guidelines for the procedure are presented.


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