Thoracotomy Intercostal

Thoracic intercostal space

Thoracotomy - honey. a procedure in which the skin is cut, and then part of the wall of the chest cavity to correct certain pathologies, study pathological processes using special sensors, and remove foreign bodies and tumors. The procedure is carried out in cases where prolonged exposure to the lungs, heart, and abdominal vessels is required.

Indications for thoracotomy. One of the main indications for thoracic surgery is bronchial asthma. Other conditions for which thoracotomy may be used include:

- **emphysema** *pleurisy* *inflammatory processes of the lungs* *malformations of the lungs* *actinomycosis (fungal disease)* *narrowing of the trachea and bronchi in children* *forms of pneumonia *in adults* *various forms of pneumonia* *cardiac and pulmonary insufficiency* *parasitic lung diseases*, tuberculosis, neoplasms, diaphragmatic hernia, etc.

Contraindications. Because surgical intervention is possible only after passing many tests - a test for HIV/AIDS, a smear for oncology, testing for hepatitis, an ECG, a chest x-ray, anesthesia, the operation can not be performed on people with a body weight less than the minimum limit, under 18 years old, older people 70 years old. Contraindications may vary from person to person. Also, thoracotomy cannot be performed on patients with inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity: stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis.

How is thoracota performed? During the procedure, the surgeon first makes a small incision in the patient's skin, then cuts the muscles that protect the chest cavity. Next, he removes all damaged organs, examines the affected areas of the organs and performs other actions necessary for treatment. After this, he closes the incision with a healing film.

If you notice heaviness in your chest or difficulty breathing, you should immediately seek medical help. Predicting the possibility of performing thoratotomy is a complex process, so it is necessary to take into account many factors, such as the patient’s condition, the presence of concomitant diseases, age, etc. In some cases, surgery is performed on an open heart, which requires more effort on the part of doctors and significantly increases the risk of complications. This is a very risky procedure, which is performed only for health reasons.

Thoracotomy is a surgical treatment method used to open the chest and eliminate various pathologies. The procedure can be performed on different areas of the sternum and allows you to achieve therapeutic goals in the case of various diseases of the lungs, heart or respiratory tract.

Thoracotomy is a specialized surgical procedure that requires knowledge and experience in thoracic surgery. It is usually performed in a hospital or medical clinic under general anesthesia. The purpose of the procedure is to access the patient's chest and eliminate the condition causing the pathology.

Among the most common types of intercostal thoracotomies are:

1. Thoracoscopy is a subtype of thoracotomy, in which the incision is made through two additional holes