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Definitions for thoracotomy
ˌθɔr əˈkɒt ə mi, ˌθoʊr-tho·ra·co·to·my
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Princeton's WordNet
thoracotomynoun
surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity
Wiktionary
thoracotomynoun
The surgical procedure of making an incision into the chest, normally as a first step to gain access to the thoracic organs, such as the heart, the lungs, and the esophagus.
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thoracotomy
A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure in which the chest cavity is opened to gain access to the organs in the chest, such as the heart, lungs, or esophagus. It is typically performed to treat conditions or injuries affecting these organs.
Webster Dictionary
Thoracotomynoun
the operation of opening the pleural cavity by incision
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Thoracotomy
A thoracotomy or thoracostomy is an incision into the pleural space of the chest. It is performed by surgeons 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. Thoracotomy is a major surgical maneuver—it is the first step in many thoracic surgeries including lobectomy or pneumonectomy for lung cancer—and as such requires general anesthesia with endotracheal tube insertion and mechanical ventilation. Thoracotomies are thought to be one of the most difficult surgical incisions to deal with post-operatively, because they are extremely painful and the pain can prevent the patient from breathing effectively, leading to atelectasis or pneumonia.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Thoracotomy
Surgical incision into the chest wall.
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