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The point is precise indication and correct execution of thoracoplasty as afinal therapeutic option, which allows a safe and definitive solution of the space problem even in complex cases, without creating serious functional and cosmetic impairment for the patient. The main types of thoracoplasty are described in this article. Although the core
8 Φεβ 2024 · A list of common medical abbreviations and medical acronyms to help you understand entries in the medical notes.
Thoracoplasty is to remove a series of ribs (decostalization) overlying the pathologically altered lung parenchyma (refractory cavity) or the infectious pleural space (empyema). The aim of this procedure is to decrease or adjust the size of the chest wall to fit to the diseased lung inside to heal and to function well.
Thoracoplasty was invented for removing cavities between thoracic wall and remnant lung or mediastinum. It was initially used in cases of tuberculosis or unspecific infections, while currently it is used mainly for space problems after lobectomy/pneumonectomy.This article presents an overview of the ….
13 Ιουν 2016 · Thoracoplasty can be used as part of both posterior and anterior spinal surgical procedures. The technique has also been used to address the rib hump deformity without spinal fusion and to address residual chest wall deformity in a previously fused spine.
Thoracoplasty is the operative removal of the thoracic cage, which usually involves the subperiosteal resection of several ribs. The principle behind thoracoplasty is that by removing the skeletal support, the overlying chest wall will collapse to the visceral pleura. 1 This apposition of chest wall to visceral pleura is indicated when the lung ...
25 Σεπ 2020 · In this study, we describe our modified thoracoplasty method for correction of a rib hump deformity, which was designed to improve the thoracic mobility in patients with severe, rigid, thoracic scoliosis.
