title: Lateral thoracotomy closure technique.
abstract: A pericostal closure technique is described that is effective, quick, and surgeon friendly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*