Thoracotomy with Decortication

Thoracotomy with Decortication Sometimes, when the condition needs it, thoracotomy with decortications as a surgical procedure may also be done. These are two different procedures that are joined together in one surgery to address a specific problem in the... More

Thoracotomy with Decortication Sometimes, when the condition needs it, thoracotomy with decortications as a surgical procedure may also be done. These are two different procedures that are joined together in one surgery to address a specific problem in the lung area. Defining separately, thoracotomy is known to be creating an incision or opening into the pleural space of the chest. This is done for the physicians to have complete access to the essential organs most especially the lungs. Thoracotomy is greatly related to the procedure known a decortication. Decortication is known to be the surgical removal of a part of the layer that serves to protect the lungs or what is known as the pleural membrane. Decortication is usually necessary when a part of the pleural membrane of covering of the lung is infected or has any kind of malignant or benign tumor. Aside from this, decortications may also be necessary if there is the presence of an inelastic peel that prevents the lungs to ac Less