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I started using CT 3D recons in preop planning, but also found it can be a great tool to look at basic anatomy. Muscles of the thoracic wall can be tricky to visualize. These pics show important anatomy for a muscle sparing (or splitting) thoracotomy. Important landmarks are the auscultatory triangle (latissimus, trapezius, and scapula), the serratus anterior, and the paraspinal muscles. Using software , I'm able to cut away the latissimus to fully view the serratus along with it insertions.

Join us! UT Health San Antonio Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery will host a Virtual Meet & Greet for Prospective Integrated Thoracic Surgery Applicants next Thursday, 10/1 at 6pm CDT!

Use the attached Zoom link to access the meeting. We look forward to meeting you all!