Lateral thoracotomy closure technique.
A pericostal closure technique is described that is effective, quick, and surgeon friendly.
Mason
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*