What is Torakostomy?

thoracostomy is surgical opening or cut in the thoracic cavity. The medical world is constantly progressing and evolving. At this time, there are three main procedures for thoracostomy: thoracic tube of thoracostomy, needle thoracostomy and expansion thoracostomy. Patients are usually referred to as "inserting into the chest tube" because it involves inserting the hollow tube into the chest to release air, blood or liquid from the lung area. Patients with pneumonia, cancer or traumatic injuries may suffer from excess blood or liquid in the space surrounding the lungs. In other injuries, the lungs may pierce, causing air to surround the lungs and lead to its collapse. The chest tube operates in conjunction with a special machine by vacuuming air, liquid or blood surrounding the lungs.

Although the thoracic tube of thoracostomy can help most patients and provide them with increased comfort, there are some thermalizations. Among the least alarming is some pain during the location of the tube. Usually with pIt uses a local anesthetic, but there may be some discomfort during advertising. Another minor risk is bleeding from the blood vessel during the insertion of the tube. The most serious problem is infection if bacteria are present on the tube.

In emergency medicine, the needle can be thoracostomy. It is most commonly used in patients who get worse with pneumothorax. The needle is inserted into specific places in the chest; The thoracic tube is then inserted to complete the drainage. There may be complications, such as stopping patient worsening, bleeding and infection, as mentioned above.

Finally, expansion thoracostomy can be used in some cases. It is the insertion of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs (Veptr ™), which is used to treat conditions such as thoracic insufficiency syndrome. With thoracic insufficiency syndrome is not a chest capable of promoting a healthy, normalLung or spine growth. The Veptr ™ device creates space in the chest cavity for lung or spine growth.

In the expansion of the thoracostomy procedure, separation between the ribs is performed to enlarge the chest or if the ribs are inherently connected, are separated. Then the Veptr ™ device is used to create a space for growth. The recovery period is long, but the procedure brings amazing results. For more information, see the surgeon who specializes in the procedure.