title: A quick technique for division of the first rib using a posterior approach.
abstract: Here we describe a simple and quick technique for anterior division of the first rib using a posterior approach. In this technique, the tip of a right angled clamp is introduced through the fibers of the anterior scalene muscle and the rib is turned completely. Then, the clamp is opened wide enough to obtain a space for division of the rib using a bone cutter.
authors.affiliation: Süreyyapaşa Hospital for Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey. cakutlu@tnn.net
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Kutlu
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Olgac
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*