Three-dimensional multidetector computed tomography may aid preoperative planning of the transmanubrial osteomuscular-sparing approach to completely resect superior sulcus tumor

Hisashi Saji, Yasufumi Kato, Yoshihisa Shimada, Yujin Kudo, Masaru Hagiwara, Jun Matsubayashi, Toshitaka Nagao, Norihiko Ikeda

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Abstract

The anterior transcervical-thoracic approach clearly exposes the subclavian vessels and brachial plexus. We believe that this approach is optimal when a superior sulcus tumor (SST) invades the anterior part of the thoracic inlet. However, this approach is not yet widely applied because anatomical relationships in this procedure are difficult to visualize. Three-dimensional tomography can considerably improve preoperative planning, enhance the surgeon’s skill and simplify the approach to complex surgical procedures. We applied preoperative 3-dimensional multidetector computed tomography to a case where an SST had invaded the anterior part of the thoracic inlet including the clavicle, sternoclavicular joint, first rib, subclavian vessels and brachial plexus. After the patient underwent induction chemotherapy, we performed the transmanubrial osteomuscular-sparing approach and added a third anterolateral thoracotomy with a hemi-clamshell incision and completely resected the tumor.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)627-631
Number of pages5
JournalGeneral Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume63
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 25 2014

Keywords

  • 3-Dimensional computed tomography
  • Anterior transcervical-thoracic approach
  • Superior sulcus tumor
  • Surgical techniques
  • Transmanubrial osteomuscular-sparing approach

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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