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Spine, 1991
The incidence of thoracic scoliosis after completion of growth was studied in a group of patients operated on in childhood with a lateral thoracotomy for esophageal atresia and cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Twenty of 61 patients had a thoracic scoliosis exceeding 10 degrees.
J N, Westfelt, A, Nordwall
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The incidence of thoracic scoliosis after completion of growth was studied in a group of patients operated on in childhood with a lateral thoracotomy for esophageal atresia and cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Twenty of 61 patients had a thoracic scoliosis exceeding 10 degrees.
J N, Westfelt, A, Nordwall
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Multimedia Manual of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2006
Lateral thoracotomies include many different variants with a common final pathway, consisting of an intercostal incision. They are the most frequent incisions in daily thoracic procedures. We will describe the lateral muscle-sparing thoracotomy in the Weissmuller's position which is, according to us, the universal thoracotomy.
Nicolas, Dürrleman, Gilbert, Massard
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Lateral thoracotomies include many different variants with a common final pathway, consisting of an intercostal incision. They are the most frequent incisions in daily thoracic procedures. We will describe the lateral muscle-sparing thoracotomy in the Weissmuller's position which is, according to us, the universal thoracotomy.
Nicolas, Dürrleman, Gilbert, Massard
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Pneumocephalus after thoracotomy
Surgical Neurology, 1995Pneumocephalus is a well-known phenomenon in which a fistula between the thoracic cavity and the subarachnoid space is one of its rare etiologies.We report a new case of pneumocephalus after thoracotomy and review eight similar cases in the literature.In all cases, an operation was carried out for an intrathoracic neoplasm located at the apex with ...
S A, Malca +3 more
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Vertical thoracotomy versus conventional posterolateral thoracotomy
Menoufia Medical Journal, 2016Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of vertical thoracotomy as a thoracic approach. Background A carefully planned thoracic incision should provide effortless and excellent exposure, preservation of the underlying anatomy and function, and a cosmetically acceptable result. Materials and methods We conducted a prospective, cohort
AhmedH Onsi +3 more
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Multimedia Manual of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2006
Lateral thoracotomies include many different variants with a common final pathway, consisting of an intercostal incision. They are the most frequent incisions in daily thoracic procedures. We will describe the antero-lateral thoracotomy. Although these incisions are seldom used, it should be part of the surgeon's 'general culture'. Surgical techniques,
Nicolas, Dürrleman, Gilbert, Massard
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Lateral thoracotomies include many different variants with a common final pathway, consisting of an intercostal incision. They are the most frequent incisions in daily thoracic procedures. We will describe the antero-lateral thoracotomy. Although these incisions are seldom used, it should be part of the surgeon's 'general culture'. Surgical techniques,
Nicolas, Dürrleman, Gilbert, Massard
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Emergency Department Thoracotomy
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 1989The best candidates for a community hospital emergency room thoracotomy are those victims who have decompensated following small-caliber gunshot wounds or stab wounds to the chest or abdomen who initially had signs of life in transport to the hospital or in the Emergency Department.
J, Wasserberger +3 more
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The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 1984
In recent years, there has been increased debate on the indications for and value of thoracotomies done in the Emergency Department for victims of trauma. The current literature, unfortunately, does not resolve many points of contention surrounding this procedure.
P D, Danne, F, Finelli, H R, Champion
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In recent years, there has been increased debate on the indications for and value of thoracotomies done in the Emergency Department for victims of trauma. The current literature, unfortunately, does not resolve many points of contention surrounding this procedure.
P D, Danne, F, Finelli, H R, Champion
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Emergency department thoracotomy
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1981Emergency thoracotomy has become a mainstay in the resuscitation of patients with major thoracic injuries. It also is occasionally useful in several other life-threatening conditions. The specific indications for emergency thoracotomy are reviewed, and expeditious thoracotomy in the emergency department, when necessary, is advocated.
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Pediatric Surgery International, 2008
Thoracotomies in children have been less extensively studied, as the incidence of diseases necessitating thoracotomies is low in the pediatric age group. This study reviews childhood thoracic diseases, thoracotomy approaches, indications, and complications.
Sirmali, M +7 more
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Thoracotomies in children have been less extensively studied, as the incidence of diseases necessitating thoracotomies is low in the pediatric age group. This study reviews childhood thoracic diseases, thoracotomy approaches, indications, and complications.
Sirmali, M +7 more
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Emergency Department Thoracotomy
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2008Emergency department thoracotomy (EDT) is defined as a thoracotomy performed in the emergency department for patients who are in extremis. The goals of the procedure are to treat pericardial tamponade, control hemorrhage, treat systemic air embolism, perform open cardiac massage and temporarily occlude the thoracic aorta.
Juan C, Mejia +2 more
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