Reduced invasive and muscle-sparing operative approaches to the posterolateral chest wall provide an excellent accessibility for the operative stabilization! : Minimized approaches to the posterolateral chest wall.
A LangenbachPascal OppelSina GruppSebastian KrinnerMilena PachowskyThomas BuderMelanie Schulz-DrostFriedrich F HennigStefan Schulz-DrostPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2017)
Extensive invasive surgical approaches to the thoracic wall can be replaced by reduced invasive and muscle-sparing access combinations. A free-moving positioning of the arm and an accurate preoperative plan for minimizing approaches are essential. Minimally invasive plate techniques are very helpful adjuncts.