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what is 'thoracotomy'? Definition for Thoracotomy Thoracotomy is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: hemothorax, mediastinal mass and lung tumor benign. related diagnosis for 'thoracotomy' 1 - 5 of 11 diagnosis hemothorax blood in sac around lungs Thoracotomy and hemothorax mediastinal mass lump in chest abutting heart and lungs Thoracotomy and mediastinal mass lung tumor benign benign growth in lung Thoracotomy and lung tumor benign pneumothorax air in sac around lung Thoracotomy and pneumothorax metastases spread of malignant tumors to other body sites Thoracotomy and metastases malignancy cancer Thoracotomy and malignancy empyema pus in sac enclosing lung Thoracotomy and empyema lung abscess collection of pus in lungs Thoracotomy and lung abscess small cell lung carcinoma rapidly growing cancer lung Thoracotomy and small cell lung carcinoma bronchogenic carcinoma lung cancer Thoracotomy and bronchogenic carcinoma emphysema destruction of lung tissue commonly due to smoking Thoracotomy and emphysema for more please login, login is free (click to login) related procedure for 'thoracotomy'/associated diagnoses 1 - 5 of 187 procedures CT chest Thoracotomy and CT chest CT scan Thoracotomy and CT scan Chest X-ray Radiological technique to image the chest Thoracotomy and Chest X-ray Complete Blood Count Thoracotomy and Complete Blood Count Pulse oximetry Oximetry Thoracotomy and Pulse oximetry Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) Thoracotomy and Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) Oxygen Thoracotomy and Oxygen Arterial Blood Gas Thoracotomy and Arterial Blood Gas Needle Biopsy Thoracotomy and Needle Biopsy Liver Function Tests elevated liver enzymes Thoracotomy and Liver Function Tests Thoracic ultrasound Thoracotomy and Thoracic ultrasound Tube thoracostomy Thoracotomy and Tube thoracostomy Cardiac monitoring Thoracotomy and Cardiac monitoring Brain MRI Thoracotomy and Brain MRI Chemotherapy Use of chemical substances to treat disease Thoracotomy and Chemotherapy Complete metabolic panel Thoracotomy and Complete metabolic panel Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Thoracotomy and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Mediastinoscopy Thoracotomy and Mediastinoscopy Mediastinoscopy with Biopsy Thoracotomy and Mediastinoscopy with Biopsy Mediastinotomy Thoracotomy and Mediastinotomy for more please login, login is free (click to login) related medication for 'thoracotomy'/associated diagnoses 1 - 5 of 187 drugs gemcitabine Thoracotomy and gemcitabine docetaxel Thoracotomy and docetaxel ifosfamide Thoracotomy and ifosfamide irinotecan Thoracotomy and irinotecan paclitaxel Thoracotomy and paclitaxel topotecan Thoracotomy and topotecan cyclophosphamide Thoracotomy and cyclophosphamide doxorubicin Thoracotomy and doxorubicin topoisomerase inhibitors Thoracotomy and topoisomerase inhibitors vincristine Thoracotomy and vincristine 5-fluorouracil (5-fu) Thoracotomy and 5-fluorouracil (5-fu) 6-mercaptopurine (6-mp) Thoracotomy and 6-mercaptopurine (6-mp) actinomycin-d Thoracotomy and actinomycin-d alemtuzumab Thoracotomy and alemtuzumab alkylating agents Thoracotomy and alkylating agents altretamine Thoracotomy and altretamine anastrozole Thoracotomy and anastrozole anti tumor antibiotics Thoracotomy and anti tumor antibiotics antimetabolites Thoracotomy and antimetabolites arsenic trioxide Thoracotomy and arsenic trioxide for more please login, login is free (click to login) The following are types of physicians relevant for 'Thoracotomy'. related types of physicians 'family practitioner, internist, pulmonary critical care, pulmonologist' show local physicians postal code Find Local stars represent relevance to topic not rating more The results are computer generated suggestions to help you find a physician. MEDgle does not recommend any particular type of physician or claim to be complete or accurate in the providers and specialties suggested. web search results for 'thoracotomy'? Results 1 - 50 - Thoracotomy Lung surgery Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; ... This examination may be performed directly (thoracotomy) or with the aid of a ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Lung-surgery.htm   adam.about.com - summary Thoracotomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thoracotomy is an incision into the chest. ... Thoracotomy - Thoracoscopy - Mediastinoscopy - Thoracentesis - Pleurodesis - Nuss procedure ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracotomy   en.wikipedia.org - summary Fundoplication Surgery Information by MedicineNet.com Learn about fundoplication, a surgical procedure to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The procedure may be done with laparotomy, thoracotomy, or laparoscopy. http://www.medicinenet.com/fundoplication/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Dictionary of Cancer Terms thoracotomy (THOR-uh-KAH-toh-mee) An operation to open the chest. Send to Printer ... http://www.nci.nih.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?id=4...   www.nci.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lung surgery Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; ... This examination may be performed directly (thoracotomy) or with the aid of a ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002956.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Lung surgery (thoracotomy) for lung cancer Surgery to remove all or part of a lung involves making a cut on one side of your chest (thorax) during a procedure called a thoracotomy. http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/lung-surgery-thoracotomy-for-lung-cancer   www.webmd.com - summary Pulmonary function in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis relative to the ... Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of ... arthrodesis with a rib resection thoracotomy and iliac crest bone graft, respectively. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15995121   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Survival Estimates for Patients with Abnormal Swallowing Studies ... head, neck, or esophageal cancer, or those undergoing a thoracotomy procedure. ... also excluded if they had a thoracotomy on the same hospital admission (for ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1497065   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: Thoracotomy for Tumor Resection Skip to Content. Thoracotomy for Tumor Resection. Starts multimedia presentation with questions. ... The interactive multimedia tutorial is accessible without ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/thoracotomyfort...   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Esophago-pericardial fistula during the course of primary esophageal ... ... patient was subjected to videothoracoscopy, left-sided thoracotomy, fenestration, ... Thoracotomy/methods. Tomography, X-Ray Computed. Treatment Outcome ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19022020?ordinalpos=17&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Definition of thoracotomy - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research FY 2010 ... thoracotomy (THOR-uh-KAH-toh-mee) An operation to open the chest. Previous Definitions: ... http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45926   www.nci.nih.gov - summary Angiogenesis in the Mouse Lung After topical lidocaine, a left thoracotomy was performed in the third intercostal space. ... tie the left pulmonary artery through a right-sided thoracotomy. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1850204   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary dextro-Transposition of the great arteries - Wikipedia, the free ... Left lateral thoracotomy. PAB (when coarctation or aortic arch repair also required) Right lateral thoracotomy. Blalock-Hanlon atrial septectomy ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dextro-Transposition_of_the_great_arteries   en.wikipedia.org - summary Diagnosis of Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Diagnosis Imaging is a common way to diagnose lung cancer. ... Lung cancer is often suspected after an abnormal spot is found on a chest x-ray ... http://lungcancer.about.com/od/diagnosisoflungcancer/a/diagnosislungca.htm   lungcancer.about.com - summary Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura presenting with syncope episodes ... ... performed through a left lateral thoracotomy and completed with a wedge ... Through a left lateral thoracotomy, the neoplasm was carefully isolated, and its ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2531110   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Penetrating cardiac injuries: a prospective study of variables ... Our main intervention was thoracotomy for resuscitation and definitive repair of ... Thoracotomy. Trauma Severity Indices. Treatment Outcome. Wounds, Gunshot ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9449597   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)-associated pneumothorax. Thoracotomy resulted in resolution in 2 patients. ... Thoracotomy. surgery. Other ID: 30041190. UI: 102196220. From Meeting Abstracts. Contact Us ... http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/ma?f=102196220.html   gateway.nlm.nih.gov - summary Early and late results of pericardiectomy in 118 cases of constrictive ... Journal List > Thorax > v.43(8); Aug 1988. Summary. Selected ... thoracotomy (107 cases), median sternotomy (3 cases), or bilateral thoracotomy (8 cases) ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=461401   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Malignant Mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in ... Thoracotomy: An incision (cut) is made between two ribs to check inside the ... http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/mesothelioma-treatment-patien...   www.webmd.com - summary Cardiac arrest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... such as in esophageal varices), thoracotomy in cases of penetrating trauma or ... is relieved in by a needle thoracotomy (inserting a needle catheter) into the ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulatory_arrest   en.wikipedia.org - summary Thoracoscopy assisted pulmonary lobectomy. ... patients conversion to an open thoracotomy was required because of bleeding (two ... thoracotomy and early clinic review showed the patients to be pain free with ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=464778   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Chest tubes: indications, placement, management, and complications. 1: J Intensive Care Med. 1993 ... Gilbert TB, McGrath BJ, Soberman M. ... Thoracotomy*/adverse effects. Thoracotomy*/contraindications. Thoracotomy*/methods ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10148363   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula This patient underwent thoracotomy and successful repair at that time. ... At 3 months of age, a thoracotomy was used to anastomose the 2 esophageal segments. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary 14569485 2003 10 21 2004 02 24 2006 11 15 1306-696X 9 4 2003 Oct ... Surgical approach was made by oblique incision, collar incisions and thoracotomy. ... pathology radiography therapy Thoracotomy Trachea injuries Turkey epidemiology ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14569485   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Achalasia symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment on MedicineNet.com Achalasia is a disease of the muscle of the esophagus. ... The procedure may be done with laparotomy, thoracotomy, or laparoscopy. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2112&page=2   www.medicinenet.com - summary Endovascular Repair of a Ruptured Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm ... thoracic surgery through a left thoracotomy, the reason for which was not known by the patient. ... EVAR for a mini-thoracotomy and evacuation of his ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1524690   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Anterior spinal artery syndrome after thoracic surgery. ... a case who developed paraplegia on the first postoperative day of thoracotomy. ... Humans. Male. Thoracotomy/adverse effects* PMID: 16398981 [PubMed ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16398981   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Recent Surgical Experience in Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis Bilateral thoracotomy, left anterior thoracotomy, and median sternotomy are all ... hemodynamics can be achieved through a sternotomy than through a thoracotomy. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=152831   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary 3525882 1986 09 16 1986 09 16 2006 11 15 0368-2781 39 3 1986 Mar ... ... are widely used for prophylaxis of infections in patients undergoing thoracotomy. ... permeation of CTM was examined in 35 thoracotomy patients with lung cancer. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3525882   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Lung Cysts, Spontaneous Pneumothorax, and Genetic Associations in 89 ... ... were treated by open thoracotomy and a second treatment, including ... (thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracoscopy) in combination with mechanical ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1899269   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Surgery in AIDS patients. ... surgery 6 cases (8%), thoracotomy 3 cases (4%), otic or paranasal surgery 3 ... Thoracotomy. methods. surgery. Other ID: 96924680. UI: 102220579. From ... http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102220579.html   gateway.nlm.nih.gov - summary [Localized benign pleural mesothelioma] ... in the region of the right thorax, which was completely removed by thoracotomy. ... Thoracotomy. Tomography, X-Ray Computed. PMID: 7990627 [PubMed ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7990627   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Chest wall syndrome among primary care patients: a cohort study ... pre-existing anxious state, thoracotomy, or various rheumatologic conditions (table 1) ... CAD and CWS may coexist as it is evident after a thoracotomy for a CAD. ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2072948   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Efficacy of video assisted thoracoscopic lung biopsy: an historical ... ... complications were related to post thoracotomy pain and occurred only in ... sparing versus standard posterolateral thoracotomy on pulmonary function, muscle ... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=475371   www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov - summary Lung surgery (thoracotomy) for lung cancer - Yahoo! Health Surgery to remove all or part of a lung involves making a cut on one side of your chest (thorax) during a procedure called a thoracotomy. Surgery that uses this ... http://health.yahoo.com/article/healthwise--tw9328/   health.yahoo.com - summary Thoracotomy: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pulmonary Procedures: Merck ... In limited anterior or lateral thoracotomy, a 6- to 8-cm intercostal incision is ... A posterolateral thoracotomy gives access to pleurae, hilum, mediastinum, ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec05/ch047/ch047k.html   www.merck.com - summary YourSurgery.Com®-Thoracotomy //--> Chat with eNurse Kim about 'Thoracotomy' or something else! quick facts related diagnosis category pulmonary oncology