Thoracotomy

usgb/θɔrəˈkɑːtəmi/
noun

A surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to gain access to the thoracic cavity.

The doctor performed a thoracotomy to access the patient's lungs.
Visual representation of "thoracotomy" - A surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to gain access to the thoracic cavity.

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Formal

open thoracotomy,video-assisted thoracotomy,emergency thoracotomy

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Procedure

A thoracotomy is a serious medical procedure and should only be performed when necessary.

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Medical Terminology

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Patient Communication

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