2023年7月24日 · Thoracotomy describes an incision made in the chest wall to access the contents of the thoracic cavity. Thoracotomies typically can be divided into two categories; …

Anterolateral thoracotomy is performed upon the anterior chest wall. The skin incision is performed starting from the posterior axillary line in front of the tip of the scapula towards the …

2022年5月2日 · They’ll explain why you’re having a thoracotomy: whether it's to diagnose or treat an illness. It’s major surgery, and it might not be the only one you have. Follow your provider’s …

2023年7月24日 · Emergent thoracotomy is a procedure that is intended to temporize wounds and stabilize a patient via direct control of intrathoracic injuries, decompression of pericardial …

The anterolateral thoracotomy provides excellent access to either upper lobe, the right middle lobe, and the anterior hila. It can be extended across the sternum into the opposite chest …

2017年7月5日 · Thoracostomy is a procedure that places a tube in the space between your lungs and chest wall (pleural space). It’s done to drain fluid, blood, or air from the area around your …

2021年9月8日 · Before reaching the thoracic cavity, the incision passes through the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior muscles, then transects the rhomboids and trapezius. The …

Limited anterior or lateral thoracotomy: A 6- to 8-cm intercostal incision is made to approach the anterior structures. Posterolateral thoracotomy: The posterolateral approach gives access to …

Mark the thoracotomy just distal to this scapular tip to follow the curve of the ribs. The surgeon generally stands on the posterior side of the patient and the assistant stands on the anterior …

Three basic approaches are used: Limited anterior or lateral thoracotomy: A 6- to 8-cm intercostal incision is made to approach the anterior structures. Posterolateral thoracotomy: The …