title: Thoracotomy through the auscultatory triangle.
abstract: We present a technique of thoracotomy through the auscultatory triangle. Good access to the thoracic cavity is obtained, and both latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscles are preserved. There is reduced postoperative morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Horowitz
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ancalmo
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ochsner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*