Median sternotomy for resection of lung metastases.
Three patients operated upon via median sternotomy for resection of bilateral lung metastases are presented. 2 show no evidence of disease 30 and 42 months after operation, one died 10 months after surgery. The literature on the subject is reviewed; median sternotomy is considered a quick, safe and reliable route, indicated when resection of bilateral lung metastases is to be carried out.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*