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THORACOTOMY - Coggle Diagram
THORACOTOMY
CONDITIONS
Lung cancer
Operate lungs
Heart
Diaphragm
Gain access to thoracic organs
Esophagus
Access to aorta
Access to anterior spine
Risks & Complications
Infection
Bleeding
Air leakage
Pain
Ribs and site of incision - days to weeks reduce
Deep breath can cause pain
Posterolateral thoracotomy
Anterolateral thoracotomy
Incisions between 5-6 Ribs
6 Inch incision
Left with chest drain for couple days - drain air/fluid