Clamshell thoracotomy for pediatric tumor resection: A case series

• Main Authors: Janet R. Julson (Author), Rene P. Myers (Author), William H. Gray (Author), Jamie M. Aye (Author), Elizabeth D. Alva (Author), Elizabeth A. Beierle (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Large masses in the pleural cavity or mediastinum in pediatric patients may present an operative challenge, not only in terms of obtaining adequate space in the small chest for safe dissection, but in attaining adequate chest closure. Case series: Three adolescent males presented with...