The exhibit depicts the surgical steps in a VATS hemothorax procedure. Three images are positioned from left to right. The first shows the thorax of a male with endoscopic instruments inserted through the 6th and 7th intercostal spaces. The second shows an arthroscopic view of the left lower lung lobe with the hemothorax evacuated and decorticated. The third shows a male thorax with French chest tubes in place.

VATS Hemothorax Evacuation

Name: VATS Hemothorax Evacuation
SKU: S23001
Availability: InStock

SKU: S23001

This stock exhibit depicts a VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) hemothorax evacuation. Surgeons introduce endoscopic instruments through the 6th and 7th intercostal spaces. The collection of blood within the pleural cavity (hemothorax) evacuated and the visceral pleura is decorticated, allowing the lungs to expand. The procedure concludes by placing French chest tubes for future drainage.