mediastinotomy
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Indications
- metastasis to lymph nodes
- foreign body
Procedure
- surgical opening of the mediastinum
- gives direct access to aortopulmonary window lymph nodes, which may be inaccessible by mediastinoscopy
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Mecl Manual Mediastinoscopy and Mediastinotomy http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary_disorders/diagnostic_pulmonary_procedures/mediastinoscopy_and_mediastinotomy.html