thymectomy performed via combined sternotomy and a cervical incision to allow removal of all extraglandular thymic tissue. Synonym(s): maximal thymectomy
ex·tend·ed thy·mec·to·my
(eks-ten'dĕd thī-mek'tŏ-mē) Thymectomy performed using combined sternotomy and a cervical incision to allow removal of all extraglandular thymic tissue. Synonym(s): maximal thymectomy.