You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways. Successful thoracotomy in the prehospital environment is becoming more widely accepted. 1, 2 ...

Clamshell thoracotomy for thoracic injuries is an uncommon emergency department procedure. The survival rates following emergency thoracotomy are very low at 9%–12% for penetrating trauma and 1%–2% ...

The management of disease progression or late presentation is controversial. Open thoracotomy and decortication is perceived to be synonymous with protracted recovery and prolonged hospitalisation.