transthoracica
Transthoracic procedures refer to medical interventions that involve accessing the thoracic cavity (chest area) through the chest wall, rather than through an incision in the chest itself. These techniques are commonly used in cardiology, pulmonology, and thoracic surgery to diagnose or treat conditions affecting the heart, lungs, or surrounding structures.
One of the most well-known transthoracic procedures is the transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), an ultrasound-based imaging technique
Another common application is transthoracic needle biopsy, where a needle is inserted through the chest wall
While transthoracic approaches are generally less invasive than open-chest surgeries, they carry risks such as pneumothorax