Mini Transsternal Approach to the Anterior High Thoracic Spine (T1–T4 Vertebrae)

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(a) Case illustration 4: intraoperative picture under the microscope showing the ministernotomy and the direct view of the anterior high thoracic vertebral bodies achievable with a mini transsternal approach. (b) Case illustration 4: intraoperative photo of the placement of the mesh filled with autologous iliac bone. The mini transsternal approach allows an excellent route for anterior spine reconstruction.

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