transtoracic
Transtoracic refers to an approach or procedure that passes through the chest wall. The term is derived from "trans," meaning across or through, and "thoracic," relating to the thorax or chest. In a medical context, transtoracic interventions are typically surgical or diagnostic procedures.
One common example is transtoracic echocardiography, a non-invasive ultrasound technique used to examine the heart. A
Surgical procedures can also be described as transtoracic. For instance, a transtoracic approach to the heart