The value of parasternal mediastinotomy.
Parasternal mediastinotomy was performed in 28 patients. Positive findings were obtained in 12 patients (43%). The indications and findings are described. It has been found to be a simple and safe diagnostic, therapeutic and lung cancer staging procedure with a low morbidity.
D006801:Humans; D008481:Mediastinoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013249:Sternum; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis