ABSTRACT
Objective To compare the effect of two operative methods,median-rid-section and sub axillary median-rib-section.Methods 152 cases underwent by median-rib-section and among them 12 cases underwent by sub axillany median rib section.Results The median-rib-section procided a satisfact incision(the area of ineision was 14cm?30cm),without renobing the ribs,with the musculature.Complete,and less trauma.And the method of sub axillary median-rub-section had more intrathoracre esposure(the area of inclsion was 14cm?20cm),and the thoractomy could be done directly and satisfactory.Conclusion The median-rib section is a good method in thoraxoctomy which makes the ribs,made less trauma and provides satisfactory exposure,and after surgery,the chest is closed tighly.The sub axillary media rib section provides a wider application while remaining the good charactery of common sub axillary section.