This article summarizes published data demonstrating that intrapleural hemorrhage in this condition frequently presents an indication for emergency thoracotomy. Preoperative management and the ...

Over a recent 4-year study period, VATS lobectomy was associated with better survival than (open) thoracotomy lobectomy. To better compare the 2 approaches, patient populations need to be as ...

The operation can be performed either open or thoracoscopically. For open plication of the diaphragm, the patient is placed lying on their side. A thoracotomy is performed below the eighth rib. The ...