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Transaxillary thoracotomy revisited.

P Massimiano1, R B Ponn, A L Toole

  • 1Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 1, 1988
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Transaxillary thoracotomy is a versatile chest incision suitable for various conditions. Advances enhance its utility, making it a preferred approach for pulmonary and mediastinal lesions.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Transaxillary thoracotomy is an established yet underutilized surgical approach for thoracic conditions.
  • Traditional posterolateral thoracotomy offers limited advantages over transaxillary thoracotomy for disease staging and resection.
  • Recent advancements in surgical devices and anesthetic techniques have expanded the applicability of transaxillary thoracotomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the versatility and efficacy of the transaxillary thoracotomy approach.
  • To assess the range of procedures suitable for transaxillary thoracotomy.
  • To determine if transaxillary thoracotomy is a viable alternative to mediastinoscopy for tumor staging.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 54 consecutive patients undergoing transaxillary thoracotomy over a 2.5-year period.

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  • Analysis of the types of procedures performed, including pneumonectomy.
  • Comparison of transaxillary thoracotomy with traditional approaches for disease staging and resection.

    • Main Results:

    • The transaxillary approach was successfully utilized for a wide spectrum of thoracic procedures, demonstrating its versatility.
    • Procedures ranged from minor resections to major operations like pneumonectomy.
    • The technique proved effective for both benign and malignant thoracic conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Transaxillary thoracotomy is a highly versatile and effective surgical incision for most pulmonary and mediastinal lesions.
    • It represents an attractive alternative to mediastinoscopy for the identification and staging of chest tumors.
    • The approach is recommended as the incision of choice for a majority of thoracic surgical interventions.