Practicals · Thoracic Surgery · Thoracic Incisions
Posterolateral thoracotomy (open and close)
- Type
- Procedure
- Also called
- thoracotomy
Videos and resources
- VideoCTSNet Step-by-Step Series: Posterolateral Thoracotomy7:01
- VideoHow to do Open Thoracotomy Part 1 (Theory ORG): Right Posterolateral I Complete Guide For Beginners.11:45
- +33 more links
Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Posterolateral Thoracotomy” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 34)
“Thoracotomy - open and close” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 32)
“Select, perform and close thoracic incisions, including lateral, anterior, muscle sparing, median sternotomy and VATS incisions” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 15)