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Abstract
A description of and an experience with a combined abdominothoracic incision especially
as it relates to use in total gastrectomy and esophagogastrectomy is presented. The
incision has been employed in ten instances with excellent exposure, greatly facilitating
a difficult operation. No untoward effects or complications have attended its use.
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Received:
December 15,
1947
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© 1948 Published by Elsevier Inc.
