Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 141-153 , Summer 2006

Pros and Cons of Anterior and Posterior Approaches to Pancoast Tumors: Posterolateral Superior Sulcus Tumor Resections

  • Daniel G. Nicastri, MD
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  • Scott J. Swanson, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Scott J. Swanson, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cardiovascular Surgery, 1190 Fifth Avenue, Guggenheim Pavilion, Two West, New York, NY 10029.

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PII: S1522-2942(06)00055-9

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.06.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 141-153 , Summer 2006

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