Apr 18, 2019 · Now that you are through the sternum, lift up the chest wall (clamshell) and expose the thoracic organs. Place your rib-spreader so it’s not in your way (the hand-crank and long metal bar …

Jan 21, 2019 · The aim of this post is to give an account of the steps involved in performing a resuscitative clamshell thoracotomy for chest trauma. I will highlight some of the relevant technical as …

Mar 13, 2012 · The clamshell incision is shaped like a curved ‘W”, and is typically performed in the anatomic skin / rib groove below the breasts. The surgeon then dissects through the tissue, and …

Dissection through deep fascia, intercostal muscles and parietal pleural into the pleural cavity was done with curved Mayo scissors, and the sternum was cut with straight Mayo scissors, thus completing the …

May 6, 2025 · A clamshell procedure in trauma surgery is an emergency surgical technique that involves making a bilateral anterior thoracotomy incision across the chest, creating a "clamshell" appearance …

Tricks & Tips 9How to perform the clamshell thoracotomy (2X video).The clamshell thoracotomy is an effective open chest procedure for lung transplantation an...

Oct 24, 2018 · This simulation describes the key steps involved in performing a clamshell thoracotomy, provides tips on how to minimize risks and describes how to resuscitate the heart during the …

Aug 21, 2024 · This topic will briefly review the indications for resuscitative (emergency department) thoracotomy, which are discussed more fully in separate reviews, as well as contraindications and …

For a single lung transplant, you will be cut on the coinciding side of your chest or back. For a double lung transplant, you will typically be incised under the breast line, from armpit to armpit, and across …

Feb 27, 2024 · A clamshell thoracotomy is used primarily to treat cardiac tamponade as a potential cause of death. The goals are to release cardiac tamponade, control hemorrhage, and restart the …