Depending on where the tumor is located, it may not be accessible for removal via video-assisted surgery. Also, your surgeon may determine that an open thoracotomy provides a better chance of ensuring ...

A median sternotomy method is chosen for patients with intracardiac abnormalities that require simultaneous repair and CPB. A lateral thoracotomy method is chosen for patients with intracardiac ...

Scar type and any color changes are a few factors to keep in mind when determining the best scar treatment for you. To help you find the most effective acne scar creams and treatments, I spoke to ...

Knowing what to do if stitches break open after surgery can prevent complications later. If stitches start to separate, the incision should be covered with a clean bandage. Keep an eye on the wound in ...

Methods: The ascending thoracic aorta and aortic arch of adult C57BL/6J male mice were exposed through a midline incision in the anterior neck, followed by peri-adventitial elastase or saline ...