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Fig. 3. Surgical approach of the present case. (A) Skin incision performed during surgery. (B) Right posterolateral thoracotomy with the opening of the 6th intercostal space and the separation of the 6th costal cartilage and diaphragmatic margin along the chest wall without opening the peritoneum.