Fig. 3From: Pleuropneumonectomy for a large thymoma with multiple pleural dissemination using median sternotomy followed by posterolateral thoracotomy a Chest X-ray showing protrusion of the heart into the right thorax. b Intraoperative view showing cardiac herniation from the repaired pericardial defects. c Intraoperative view showing the heart returned to its normal position. d Chest X-ray showing that the heart was returned to its normal position after re-thoracotomyBack to article page