CHAPTER 98 A thoracotomy is an incision into the chest cavity. 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.
Thoracic Instruments

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