title: [Bilateral trans-sternal thoracotomy in the treatment of complicated bilateral pneumothorax].
abstract: Transsternal bilateral thoracotomy ("clam shell" incision) is an approach that allows wide access to both sides of the thorax. Its use dates from the earliest period of cardiac surgery, and it fell into disuse in the face of the advantages of a mid-level sternal approach. The "clam shell" incision was revived, however, with the introduction of lung transplantation. We describe 2 cases of bilateral pneumothorax treated by this surgical route.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Torre
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Rivas de Andrés
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sobrido
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Toracotomía bilateral transesternal en el tratamiento del neumotórax bilateral complicado.