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Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study was to demonstrate extended thymectomy via the transcervical route.

Methods

With the use of the Rultract retractor (Rultract, Cleveland, OH), videothoracoscopy and single-lung ventilation allowed complete thymectomy.

Results

This article demonstrates complete resection of all the thymus from the anterior and superior mediastinum.

Conclusions

In selected patients, the transcervical route can used to completely resect the thymus, avoiding the morbidity of sternotomy.

Keywords

Thymectomy Video-assisted Transcervical

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