title: The philosophy of a nerve-sparing thoracotomy closure.
authors: Sabita
authors: S
authors: Jiwnani
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Karimundackal
authors: C S
authors: CS
authors: Pramesh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007366:Intercostal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D007367:Intercostal Nerves / Q000601:surgery*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*