SURGICAL ANATOMY A detailed knowledge of surgical anatomy is of major importance in the practice of thoracic surgery. The following descriptions only summarize the basic anatomic information that every thoracic…
TERMINOLOGY ▪ Cervical mediastinoscopy ▪ Extended cervical mediastinoscopy ▪ Anterior mediastinotomy (Chamberlain procedure) DEFINITION Cervical mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure that allows exploration of the superior mediastinum and allows for…
DEFINITION Bronchoscopy is the examination of the upper and lower airways. Procedures are performed using either a flexible or a rigid bronchoscope. Rigid bronchoscopes are a rigid stainless steel tube…
INTRODUCTION As with most surgical specialties, thoracic surgery has embraced the use of minimally invasive surgery. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is not a specific procedure. It simply means the use…
The anesthetic considerations for thoracic surgery that are required to provide a safe operating room outcome are (1) understanding the patient’s anatomy and pathophysiology, (2) understanding the effects of general…
RATIONALE ▪ Provide a rational basis for discussing risks and outcomes with patients. ▪ Help with issues surrounding informed consent. ▪ Assist in patient selection for major surgery. ▪ Enable…
