title: Elective anterior and posterior thoracotomies.
abstract: Surgical techniques, indications and pitfalls of the elective posterior thoracotomy are described. Discussion and an overview of the literature are developed.
authors.affiliation: Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Département de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpital Civil, 1 Place de l'Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dürrleman
authors.forename: Gilbert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Massard