Thoracic Surgical Procedures
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Surgery performed on the thoracic organs, most commonly the lungs and the heart. |
| Guide Notes: |
note category: do not confuse with THORACIC SURGERY, the surg specialty; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: THORACIC SURG PROCEDURES |
| Previously Indexed: |
Thoracic Surgery (1980-1997),Thorax/surgery (1966-1979) |
Thoracic Surgical Procedures Categories.
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Pulmonary Surgical Procedures - Surgery performed on the lung. |
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Thoracoplasty - Surgical removal of ribs, allowing the chest wall to move inward and collapse a diseased lung. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
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Thoracotomy - Surgical incision into the chest wall. |
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Thymectomy - Surgical removal of the thymus gland. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
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