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Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:678-680. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.07.049
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Resection of Apical Lung Tumors in High-Risk Patients Using Partial Sternotomy

Richard F. Heitmiller, MD*, Jason M. Radecke, MD, Christopher J. You, MD

Department of Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland

Accepted for publication July 18, 2007.

* Address correspondence to Dr Heitmiller, 3333 N Calvert St, Johnston Professional Building, Ste 610, Baltimore, MD 21218 (Email: richard.heitmiller{at}medstar.net).

Surgical management of patients with compromised lung function remains a challenge. We describe a technique that uses a partial sternotomy to manage high-risk patients with clinical stage 1 apical lung tumors. In our experience with four patients we found this method to be effective, quick, safe, and with good short term outcome.






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