During the procedure, the patient is positioned on their side, and an S-shaped thoracotomy incision is made. The sixth rib is removed to provide access, and the space between the lung and chest cavity ...

This study found that resuscitative thoracotomy is feasible in a mature, physician-led, urban prehospital system and is ...

Over a recent 4-year study period, VATS lobectomy was associated with better survival than (open) thoracotomy lobectomy. To better compare the 2 approaches, patient populations need to be as ...

The operation for bleb resection can be done via mini-thoracotomy or thoracoscopy. The procedure is performed with general anesthesia using a special endotracheal tube that allows intentional collapse ...