title: Ministernotomy with subclavian extension for the management of a large intrathoracic pseudoaneurysm.
abstract: We report on the management of a large intrathoracic subclavian pseudoaneurysm treated using an upper J ministernotomy with subclavian extension. This approach allows exposure of the supraaortic vessels and upper portion of the thoracic cavity and may be of help in selected cases.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Policlinico G. Martino, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. salvolentini@alice.it
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lentini
authors.forename: Domenico
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spinelli
authors.forename: Narayana
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pipitò
authors.forename: Mafalda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Massara
authors.forename: Filippo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Benedetto
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Spinelli
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D056346:Sternotomy / Q000379:methods*; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*