Double transmanubrial approach and sternotomy for resection of a giant thymic carcinoid tumor

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Aug;72(2):629-31. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02710-2.

Abstract

The transmanubrial approach allows excellent unilateral exposure of the thoracic outlet. However, selected patients may require a bilateral cervicomediastinal exposure to completely resect the neoplasm. We report the use of a "double" transmanubrial approach for the resection of a giant mediastinal mass requiring bilateral vascular dissection and superior vena cava system resection and replacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoid Tumor / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manubrium / surgery*
  • Salvage Therapy
  • Sternum / surgery*
  • Thymus Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Thymus Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed