A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting open the chest wall to gain access to the pleural cavity. It is mostly performed by specialist cardiothoracic surgeons, though emergency physicians or paramedics occasionally perform it under life-threatening circumstances.
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A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting open the chest wall to gain access into the pleural cavity.
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