| thoracotomy |
A surgery in which the chest is opened by making an incision between the ribs. This is used in order to gain access to the thoracic spine in some surgeries.
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| thoracolumbar |
region of the spine at the juncture of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
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| thoracotomy |
A term used to describe the incision used to open the chest cavity. A thoracotomy incision is made between the ribs and is used to perform a variety of lung and some heart operations.
Ãâó: www.usctransplant.org/heart/glossary.html
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| thoracotomy |
Surgery through the chest wall.
Ãâó: www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm
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| thoracotomy |
An incision of the chest wall.
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