[Anterior approach to the upper dorsal spine (T1 to T4) using single-stage sterno-biclavicular mobilization].
The approach of thoracocervical spine junction is sometimes difficult. The authors expose a technique to realize the exposition of the lower cervical spine and upper thoracic vertebrae (T1 to T4). An anatomical reconstruction is performed. Advantages and inconveniences of this approach are exposed before underline its indications.
D002968:Clavicle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*
Abord antérieur du rachis dorsal supérieur (D1 à D4) par mobilisation monobloc sternobiclaviculaire.