Median sternotomy for resection of lung metastases

Three patients operated upon via median sternotomy for resection of bilateral lung metastases are presented. 2 show no evidence of disease 30 and 42 months after operation, one died 10 months after surgery. The literature on the subject is reviewed; median sternotomy is considered a quick, safe and reliable route, indicated when resection of bilateral lung metastases is to be carried out.