Thoracic surgery

The thoracic cavity, also called the chest cavity, is a cavity of vertebrates bounded by the rib cage on the sides and top, and the diaphragm on the bottom. The chest cavity is bound by the thoracic vertebrae, which connect to the ribs that surround the cavity.

Thoracic CABG surgery

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Thorax LUNGS IN SITU: ANTERIOR VIEW Before describing the anatomy of the heart, it is helpful to review other anatomic features of the thoracic cavity and organs. The thorax proper constitutes the upper part of the body or trunk, with a shape between a barrel and a truncated cone that is functionally favorable. Although the intrathoracic pressure is often subatmospheric, the chest wall is still able to retain its integrity by means of rather thin, lightweight skeletal elements. The thoracic…

Coronary artery bypass surgery is commonly called as heart bypass surgery. Bypass surgery is a procedure that involves diverting of left internal thoracic artery to the left anterior descending branch of the left main coronary artery for the purpose of retaining normal blood flow. It is expected to relieve dysfunctioning of left ventricle and decrease …

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