Periareolar mediastinoscopy: a new technique.
Biopsy of anterior mediastinal or aortopulmonary nodes is usually accomplished through a left anterior mediastinostomy. Cosmetic concerns expressed by patients about scars in the neck or the upper chest led us to consider a new periareolar approach for mediastinoscopy. This technique has been used successfully in 10 patients.
Tabet
Georges S
GS
Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardiovasculaire, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beirut Lebanon.
Kassabian
Elie B
EB
Rohayem
Jihane N
JN
Jebara
Victor A
VA
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008481:Mediastinoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000473:pathology*; D009558:Nipples