Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Patients With Previous Sternotomy and Cardiac Surgery

Conclusions: Previous sternotomy for cardiac surgery does increase the risk for VATS lobectomy. Conversion to thoracotomy should be considered if dense adhesions are found. Techniques to reduce the risk for the heart are discussed.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research