Clinical Application of U-Shaped Surgical Technique to Resect Clavicle Head and Mediastinum Manubrium

Abstract

U-shaped removal of medial claviclar head and sternal manubrium is a new technique for the surgery of the lower neck and superior mediastinum. This technique provides a wide surgical field of superior mediastinum and good cosmetic results. Our experience with 13 patients who underwent this technique is presented. This technique was demonstrated to be safe, easy, and useful in head and neck surgery for continuity of the same operating field.