title: "Mini-sternotomy" for bilateral pulmonary wedge resections.
abstract: A mini-sternotomy is described that allows access to both thoracic cavities. This technique offers excellent exposure for lung resections from chest cavities without the invasiveness of a formal thoracotomy.
authors.affiliation: Section of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Pontiac, Michigan 48321, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Keshishian
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Just-Viera
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*