Intrapericardial approach via median sternotomy for hilar non-small cell lung cancer invading the main pulmonary artery

Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Hitoshi Igai, Hiroyasu Yokomise

Abstract

We describe a successful resection of the main pulmonary artery (MPA) using an intrapericardial approach via a median sternotomy in a patient with large hilar non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) invading the left MPA and Botallo's ligament. This approach was able to provide a good operative view even for the large hilar tumor, with easier and safer resection of the MPA, unlike the anteroaxial or posterolateral approach. This approach is a useful option for easy, safe and complete surgical resection in patients with NSCLC invading the MPA.

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Oct 26, 2013·General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery·Tadashi Akiba
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