Prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy was feasible for traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) in a mature, physician-led, urban system and was associated with improved survival, particularly when ...

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 advanced mini thoracotomy procedure involves making a small incision on the side of the chest to access the heart valve by navigating through the ribs with specialized endoscopic instruments.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) is feasible and improves survival in traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) when performed by a physician-led emergency team ...

More information: Zane B. Perkins et al, Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest, JAMA Surgery ...