an air-tight thoracotomy wound. This is best obtained by the rib-trephining method with the application of a threaded metal tube.The particular form of suction device applied to the air-tight wound will depend upon the means at hand. BIBLIOGRAPHY, Balhineo, IT. A.: Sevan cases of thoracoplasty performed for the relief of chronic empyeinn.
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