Use of intracostal sutures reduces thoracotomy pain with possible risk of lung hernia: another measure for prevention of pain.
Sanders
Lucas H A
LH
Newman
Mark A J
MA
D006547:Hernia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*