A new closure technique for limited thoracotomy where the ribs are spread minimally
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, vol.43, no.1, pp.133-134, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 43 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2002
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.133-134
- Keywords: surgical procedures minimally invasive thoracotomy, thoracic, surgery
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
An alternative closure technique for limited thoracotomy incisions is described below. This technique consists of fixing the intercostal muscles with horizontal matress sutures. Also the described technique can be applied where the ribs are spread minimally in such limited thoracotomy incisions.