what is a thoracotomy
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thoracotomy thoracotomy. incision of the chest wall; may be intercostal, by rib resection or trans-sternal. transsternal thoracotomy. the usual intercostal incision is extended across the sternum to the opposite intercostal space. Used when very wide exposure to the thorax is required.
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thoracic surgery the bony structure enclosing the thorax, consisting of the ribs, vertebral column and sternum. thoracic cavity. see thorax; called also chest. thoracic duct ligation. a surgical procedure used in the treatment of chylothorax where medical management is unsuccessful.thoracic girdle. the incomplete ring of bones that support the thoracic limb, made up of the scapula, clavicle, coracoid and occasionally other elements.horacic wall. includes the ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae, the intercostal, superficial and deep, muscles, and the external respiratory muscles (transverse thoracic, rectus thoracic, serratus dorsalis and scalenus), and the costal pleura.
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- Helen Hollingsworth, MD. Thoracentesis is a procedure used to obtain a sample of fluid from the space around the lungs, called the pleural space. This fluid is called pleural fluid and normally exists only as a thin layer in the area between the lungs and chest wall.
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Thoracolumbar scoliosis overview Thoracolumbar scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that includes the vertebrae of the lower thoracic (mid-back) and upper lumbar (lower back) regions. This type of scoliosis is often congenital, which means that it forms during the third to sixth week in utero and is generally detectable at birth.
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Thoracentesis The illustration shows a person having thoracentesis. The person sits upright and leans on a table. Excess fluid from the pleural space is drained into a bag. Instruments for thoracocentesis and needle biopsy of the pleura. Thoracentesis /ˌθɔːrəsᵻnˈtiːsᵻs/, (from Greek, thorax + centesis, puncture) also known as thoracocentesis or pleural tap, is an invasive procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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Picture of the ribcage Picture of the ribcage The ribcage, also called the thoracic cage, is a bony structure made up of the rib bones and their connective tissues. The ribcage forms part of the body’s respiratory system. It enables expansion of the chest cavity so that the lungs can expand and breathe in oxygen.
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- Your doctor may recommend a thoracotomy to treat a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions of the chest. Your doctor may only consider a thoracotomy for you if other treatment options with less risk of complications have been ineffective. Ask your doctor about all of your treatment options and consider getting a second opinion before deciding on a thoracotomy.
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- Laparoscopic surgery includes operations within the abdominal or pelvic cavities, whereas keyhole surgery performed on the thoracic or chest cavity is called thoracoscopic surgery. Specific surgical instruments used in a laparoscopic surgery include: forceps, scissors, probes, dissectors, hooks, retractors and more.
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- For the procedure to completely remove a lamina, see Laminectomy. A laminotomy is an orthopaedic neurosurgical procedure that removes part of a lamina of the vertebral arch in order to decompress the corresponding spinal cord and/or spinal nerve root.
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- Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions. Esophagostomy. Surgical formation of an external opening (stoma) into the esophagus. Cystostomy. Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) in the URINARY BLADDER for drainage. Thoracostomy. Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) into the chest cavity for drainage; used in the treatment of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax and empyema.
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Pinched Nerve Laminotomy and laminectomy are spinal decompression surgeries on the lower spine that involve removing bone, called the lamina, to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve(s). Laminotomy is the partial removal of the lamina to create an larger opening.
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Shared Flashcard Set Term. thoracotomy. Definition. a surgical treatment of lung cancer by removing all or part of a lung. Term. tracheostomy. Definition. the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea and insertion of a tube to facilitate the passage of air or the removal of secretions.
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Picture of the ribcage The ribcage, also called the thoracic cage, is a bony structure made up of the rib bones and their connective tissues. The ribcage forms part of the body’s respiratory system. It enables expansion of the chest cavity so that the lungs can expand and breathe in oxygen. The ribcage also encloses the thoracic cavity and helps protect the heart and lungs from damage. There are 24 ribs in the human body, divided into two sets of 12 curved, flat bones. Each one is attached by cartilage at the back to the thoracic vertebrae.
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Thoracotomy It is performed by surgeons (or emergency physicians under certain circumstances) to gain access to the thoracic organs, most commonly the heart, the lungs, or the esophagus, or for access to the thoracic aorta or the anterior spine (the latter may be necessary to access tumors in the spine).
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- Bose’s Ranis: ‘Not Even One Abandoned The Regiment’ Very few have heard of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, which was an integral part of the INA. Fewer still, have heard of the extraordinary stories of the women who made up the regiment. Very few have heard of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, which was an integral part of the INA.
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- Thoracotomy means surgical incision of the chest or thorax. A  incision into the chest is done with two different methods. A  incision into the front of the chest is known a…s a Median  Sternotomy. This is usually the incision used for cardiac bypass,  valve replacement, etc.
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Uber at MCO? Mar 20, 2015, 11:37 AM. It is possible to use Uber from MCO but they are not allowed to use any of the authorized bus/shuttle/taxi lanes ;they get a ticket. They can't meet you inside like the car services. They can pick you up at the regular pick up and drop off but those are watched closely by the police.
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Pneumonectomy A pneumonectomy is the medical term for the removal of a lung. It is a major surgical procedure that aims to entirely eradicate unhealthy or tumorous lung tissue, and in the case of lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma, prevent the spread of malignant cells to other sites in the body. Get the Best Treatment.
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- A supine anterolateral thoracotomy is the accepted approach for emergency department thoracotomy. A left sided approach is used in all patients in traumatic arrest and with injuries to the left chest. Patients who are not arrested but with profound hypotension and right sided injuries have their right chest opened first.
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- Tracheostomy Tracheostomy (sometimes called tracheotomy) is the creation of an opening directly into the trachea (windpipe) in the neck for the purpose of assisting breathing. While tracheotomy used to be done as an emergency, it is now done more on an elective basis to protect the airway, better clean the airway and to provide more oxygen to the lungs.
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- Surgery Overview. Lung cancer is the rapid growth of abnormal cells in the lung tissue. Surgery to remove all or part of a lung may be done by making a cut on one side of your chest (thorax) during a procedure called a thoracotomy. Surgery that uses this approach avoids areas in the chest that contain the heart and the spinal cord.
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- Thoracostomy inserts a thin plastic tube into. the pleural space between the lungs and the. chest wall. The tube may be attached to a. suction device to allow excess fluid or air to. be removed. Or, it may be used in a procedure. called pleurodesis in which medication is.
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thoracentesis Also known as pleural fluid analysis, thoracentesis is a procedure that removes fluid or air from the chest through a needle or tube. The lungs are lined on the outside with two thin layers of tissue called pleura. The space between these two layers is called the pleural space. Normally, there is only a small amount of lubricating fluid in this space. Liquid and/or air accumulates in this space between the lungs and the ribs from many conditions. The liquid is called a pleural effusion; the air is called a pneumothorax.
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Thoracic diaphragm Structure [edit]. The diaphragm is a dome-shaped structure of muscle and fibrous tissue that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen. The dome curves upwards. The superior surface of the dome forms the floor of the thoracic cavity, and the inferior surface the roof of the abdominal cavity. As a dome, the diaphragm has peripheral attachments to structures that make up the abdominal and chest walls.
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- 1 The chest cavity, or thorax (pronounced: thor-aks), is the airtight box that houses the bronchial tree, lungs, heart, and other structures. 2  Whenever we humans exhale, a certain quantity of air remains in the lungs, the bronchial tree, and the trachea-since those structures cannot completely collapse, as a balloon can.xample sentences. 1  Endoscopy has made it possible to obtain specimens from stomach or colon, or from the bronchial tree in the lungs, which can be examined by histological techniques, allowing an accurate diagnosis to be made.