Liu J, et al. - Experts sought to describe a novel anterolateral upper thoracic approach, which is safe and reproducible and allows direct access to the upper thoracic spine from T2 to T6 inclusive, obviating the risk of damaging complex anatomical structures inherent in the anterior trans-sternal approach. As per data, in order to provide direct access from vertebral bodies T2–T6 and to provide adequate room for upper thoracic vertebral decompression and fusion surgery, the technique described was a safe and novel right infraaxillary thoracotomy approach. Nonetheless, the authors suggested designing a suitable fixation implant.