CHAPTER 98

Thoracic Instruments

A thoracotomy is an incision into the chest cavity.

Possible instruments needed for the procedure include an abdominal vascular set and cardiovascular instruments.

A brief description of the procedure follows:

1. A Matson rib stripper is used to remove muscle and periosteum from ribs.

2. A Giertz rib cutter is used to resect a rib.

3. A Semb rongeur is used to trim bone ends.

4. A Burford retractor is placed to retract the ribs.

5. A Semb retractor is used to expose the lung.

6. A Duval lung clamp is placed for gentle maneuvering of the lobes of the lungs.

7. A Sarot clamp is used for clamping the bronchus.

8. A Bailey rib contractor is used during chest closure.

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