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Correction of anterior thoracic wall deformities: improved planning by means of 3D-spiral-computed tomography
J M Albes1, M D Seemann, M K Heinemann
1Division of Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Germany. johannes.albes@med.uni-jena.de
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|March 13, 2001
Abstract:
Surgical correction of anterior thoracic wall deformities is an extensive procedure with considerable operative trauma. The procedure can be markedly supported by means of preoperative 3D spiral-computed tomography for the purpose of improved preoperative planning in order to avoid unnecessary tissue mobilization. It is also helpful to enhance the patients' comprehension regarding the operative requirements.