Definitions for "Thoracotomy"
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The operation of opening the pleural cavity by incision.
Surgery to cut into the chest
surgical incision in the chest wall
An operation done as an exploration procedure if cancer is believed to be present in the lung.
An operation in which the thorax (chest) is open.
lung surgery. In some instances metastatic sarcoma on the lungs can be surgically removed.
Incision of the chest wall to gain access to the lung for surgery.
(thor-ah-KAH-toe-mee) Operation to open the chest that is sometimes needed to diagnose lung cancer
A procedure done by opening the chest usuing a rib spreader to have direct access to the heart if the patient is in asytole, (flat line on the monitor). Then they will do internal cardiac massage, which is rubbing the heart. Because you never defibrillate Asytole.
A surgical incision of the chest.
a major operation, which involves opening the chest in order to diagnose lung cancer
a surgical procedure for opening the chest wall in order to access the lungs, esophagus, trachea, aorta, heart and diaphragm
a surgical procedure to open the chest and repair or remove lung tissue While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made between the ribs to expose the lung
an incision made on the right or left side of the chest between the ribs, in order to access the heart or lungs during surgery.
A surgical procedure in which the chest wall is opened.
surgical exploration of the inside of the chest by an incision between the ribs
Surgery through the chest wall.
surgical incision of the chest wall
A procedure in which the chest is surgically opened to operate on an organ in the chest cavity.
A surgical procedure where an incision is made opening the chest cavity.
surgery to view the lung and may be used to confirm cancer, or for chest trauma to detect source of bleeding.
Incision into the chest.
A surgical procedure that opens up the chest cavity.
An operation to open the chest.
An incision in the chest to take a tissue sample and, if possible, to remove most or all of the visible tumor.
Surgical operation to open the chest cavity. Done to operate on the lungs.
Surgery involving opening or cutting into the chest or thoracic cavity
An operation in which the chest wall is surgically opened between the ribs, and the pleural space is entered. A procedure sometimes used for myocardial lead placement.