How surgeons get behind your ribs (3D Animation)

A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut is made between the ribs to see and reach the lungs or other organs in the chest or thorax.

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[EthanRandeni]

Can I have my rib back now?

Edit: thanks for the 195 likes

[profparadox]

Doc: ribs grow back

Whispers to a bird: no they dont *clunk*

[zinhtut]

One last short before sleep
The short : 🤯

[damiboy]

They never show the rib being put back and it scares me

[groovyglizzy]

They did this for my scoliosis spinal tethering. Had to deflate the lung to get to the spine😖

[jpomales]

Free healthcare:
Replaces rib with a long wooden soup spoon

Ah yes. Perfect!

[lifelovedeath]

And that's how Eve was born, everyone 😂❤️

[blakethesnake]

Don't be such a baby, ribs grow back!

[brianboudreau]

They do this most for stabs and gun shout wounds

[clairewright]

Just recently had one of these done .. an the pain I haven't felt pain like it 😖

[SakuraFuji-]

Why drainage? What happen? and what will happen to the tube

[morkenmeans]

This happens to my friend. She is now in heaven.

[auramint]

OH DONT BE SUCH A BABY, RIBS GROW BACK
*no zhey dont*