What is Thoracotomy?
CATEGORY:
Thoracotomy is an incision into the pleural space of the chest. It is done to gain access to the thoracic area.
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How do members experience Thoracotomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 3 | 0 | |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | 0 | |
| Pericarditis | 2 | 0 | |
| Pneumonia | 2 | 0 | |
| Acute pneumothorax | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 2 | |
| Coughing while drinking | 1 | |
| Muscle weakness | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
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