Superior Vena Cava Replacement for Thymic Malignancies.

CONCLUSIONS: En-bloc resection and conduit reconstruction of SVC is a good option to allow radical resection of locally advanced thymic tumours. Heterologous pericardial conduit represents the favourite option in our experience.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 11, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Maurizi G, Poggi C, D'Andrilli A, Vanni C, Ciccone AM, Ibrahim M, Andreetti C, Tierno SM, Venuta F, Rendina EA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research