A simple and time-sparing technique of suturing the latissimus Dorsi muscle in thoracotomies

Latissimus Dorsi is a muscle of complex anatomy. Dissection of this muscle is sometimes needed in posterolateral and lateral thoracotomies, but its accurate realignment is often both difficult and time-consuming. We describe a simple technique whereby accurate suturing of the muscle is achieved by u...

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Published inHellenic journal of surgery Vol. 84; no. 4; pp. 256 - 257
Main Authors Tsibinos, M., Baltayiannis, N., Anagnostopoulos, D., Bolanos, N., Chatzimichalis, A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Vienna Springer Vienna 01.08.2012
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How I Do It
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery
Posterolateral thoracotomy
Muscle suturing technique
Latissimus Dorsi
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Summary:Latissimus Dorsi is a muscle of complex anatomy. Dissection of this muscle is sometimes needed in posterolateral and lateral thoracotomies, but its accurate realignment is often both difficult and time-consuming. We describe a simple technique whereby accurate suturing of the muscle is achieved by using 3 pairs of sutures as landmark guides. The results are most satisfactory.
ISSN:0018-0092
1868-8845
DOI:10.1007/s13126-012-0039-4