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thoracotomy
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United States
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Thoracotomy is a common surgical procedure in the United States for accessing the chest cavity and treating lung and heart conditions.
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Western countries
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Thoracotomy is a common surgical procedure in Western countries used to access the chest cavity and treat lung and heart conditions.
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East Asian countries
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In East Asian countries, thoracotomy is less common and usually reserved for serious cases due to a preference for minimally invasive surgeries.
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