Practicals · Thoracic Surgery · Thoracic Incisions
Clamshell incision
- Type
- Procedure
- Also called
- bilateral anterior thoracosternotomy
Videos and resources
- VideoClamshell Thoracotomy4:59
- VideoWhat Is The Difference Between Emergency Thoracotomy And A Clamshell Thoracotomy? - High Stakes Jobs2:47
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Clamshell Incision” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 34)