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The patient is placed under general anesthesia and endotracheally intubated for the procedure. The procedure followed varies according to the purpose of the surgery. An incision that opens the chest (thoracotomy) is frequently performed.
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What are common causes of postoperative adhesions?
abdominal surgery gynecological surgery thoracic surgery thoracic surgery orthopedic surgery plastic surgery
When was The Annals of Thoracic Surgery created?
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery was created in 1965.
When was American Association for Thoracic Surgery created?
American Association for Thoracic Surgery was created in 1917.
When was European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery created?
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery was created in 1987.
What has the author R Maurice Hood written?
R. Maurice Hood has written: 'Techniques in general thoracic surgery' -- subject(s): Chest, Methods, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery 'Surgical diseases of the pleura and chest wall' -- subject(s): Chest, Diseases, Pleura, Surgery, Surgical diseases, Thoracic Surgery
What does thoracic mean?
It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.
What has the author Gaetano Rocco written?
Gaetano Rocco has written: 'Risk Prediction and Outcome Analysis in Thoracic Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics'
What is the full form of C.T.S no?
Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
What has the author Howard Lilienthal written?
Howard Lilienthal has written: 'Imperative surgery, for the general practitioner, the specialist and the recent graduate' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Emergencies, Operative Surgery 'Thoracic surgery, the surgical treatment of thoracic disease' -- subject(s): Chest, Surgery
What has the author Frederick W Parham written?
Frederick W. Parham has written: 'Thoracic resection for tumors growing from the bony wall of the chest' -- subject(s): Chest, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
What is the purpose of thoracic surgery?
The thoracic cavity is the chest cavity, and a surgeon is a doctor who specializes in surgery. Therefore, a thoracic surgeon is a doctor who has specialized in surgery of the chest cavity, often focusing on the lungs and heart.
What type of cardiac surgeon performs bypass surgery?
Cardio Thoracic surgeon
